Family Lawyer

If you face the prospect of divorce or any other family law matter that may impact your rights or your children’s future, the attorney you choose is critical.

You can find the strong advocates you require at Montagna Law. We practice in divorce and family law to provide each client with skilled and knowledgeable representation.

What Type of Law is Family Law?
The key distinction between family law and other branches of law is its focus on family matters. Family law may include divorce; child custody, visitation, and support; spousal support (alimony); guardianship; adoption; paternity matters (including establishing a father); domestic abuse; juvenile delinquency; and many other types of cases.

What is the Difference Between a Family Law Attorney and a Divorce Attorney?
Divorce is considered a branch of family law. Divorce lawyers and family law attorneys have very different proficiencies. Divorce lawyers usually focus on providing legal representation to one party in a divorce proceeding, while family law attorneys typically represent both parties in matters of custody and child support. Most often, divorce counsel is needed when the parties are already separated or have finalized their divorce.

What is a Family Lawyer Called?
A family lawyer is a legal professional who specializes in advising clients on issues such as divorce, adoption, and guardianship. The two main tasks of a family lawyer are drafting estate planning documents and supporting individuals through the court system. Most family lawyers advise their clients on matters related to divorce in conjunction with solicitors. They are also called family practice lawyers or divorce attorneys.

Montagna Law is located on 425 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA. From Norfolk International Airport take Airport Rd and Robin Hood Rd to VA-165 S. Then head east on Norview Ave toward Airport Parking Dep Rd and slight right onto Airport Parking Dep Rd. Next, turn right toward Airport Rd and turn right at the 1st cross street onto Airport Rd. After that, continue onto Robin Hood Rd and take E Princess Anne Rd. At this point, take E Virginia Beach Blvd to Monticello Ave and turn left onto VA-165 S. Then turn right onto E Princess Anne Rd and pass by Hardee’s (on the right in 1.6 mi). Next, turn left onto Kenton Ave and turn right at the 1st cross street onto E Virginia Beach Blvd. Finally, pass by Burger King (on the right in 0.8 mi) and turn left onto Monticello Ave. Use the middle lane to turn slightly right to stay on Monticello Ave and Montagna Law will be on the right.

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Many people don’t have a clear understanding of what family law is. A family lawyer can help you understand your rights and responsibilities as well as someone else’s when it comes to divorce, or financial support, custody, and child support. They can give you a clear answer to any questions related to this complicated subject. Depending on where you live in the world, a family lawyer may also be called an “Attorney at Law”, “family law attorney”, “divorce lawyer” or “family solicitor”.

Montagna Law is your Norfolk family law firm focused on helping both men and women. For starters, our lawyers are some of the most educated and experienced in the industry, with over 20 years of experience between them. We handle all types of cases, including divorce, child custody, paternity disputes, prenuptial agreements, and more – from first-time clients to repeat ones as well as serious misconduct matters in regards to false accusation or gender bias claims.

We have extensive experience handling highly complex matters and have represented an array of clients in legal matters. We are committed to getting results for you. You can be sure that the family law attorney will be working in your best interest. When it comes to divorce, we always recommend trying to mediate before going to court, but this is not always possible. If necessary, we will litigate your case in court with the help of our team of highly qualified experts.

If you are looking to settle a case outside of court, we can do that too. We understand that everyone is different and some families may not be interested in going through the legal process and would prefer a more amicable resolution. If this is something you are interested in, we can work with you to find an outcome that works for both parties. Whether it’s a mediated settlement or one reached via a third-party arbitrator online, Montagna Law will make sure everything is handled professionally and efficiently.

Montagna Law is one of the few law firms that handle family law cases with a focus on both men and women, from divorce to child custody and everything in between. For example, paternity disputes can be extremely contentious, and we have the experience and knowledge to handle these cases. We also provide prenuptial agreements, financial support agreements, post-nuptial agreements, property division, spousal maintenance, or alimony arrangements, and more.

Montagna Law is a full-service family law firm serving Norfolk and the surrounding areas. If you are looking for a law firm that understands the unique needs of men and women in a divorce or any other family law matter, we’ve got you covered.

Montagna Law is a law firm that places high regard on ethics and service. Our goal is to provide professional legal services to our clients while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in order to serve them better the legal experience they require. Montagna Law takes time to know you, your family, and your case. We understand every case is unique and we know how to listen to what you need.