Roanoke Attorney: Family Law Litigation
Aggressive and Empathetic Representation for Almost 40 Years
When you are involved in a divorce or family law dispute, you may want to resolve issues cooperatively, in order to promote a healthier environment for yourselves and your children. Sometimes, though, try as you might, you cannot amicably come to an agreement that satisfies all parties. In those instances, you want a lawyer who knows his way around a courtroom, a lawyer with the experience to help you understand your options and your likelihood of success.
At the Law Office of Burton Albert in Roanoke, we have almost 40 years of experience handling family law litigation for clients throughout the Roanoke Valley. Three out of every four cases we work on involve some type of litigation. Contact us for a free initial consultation.
When you find it necessary to litigate a family law matter, you need an attorney with the experience to engage the judge, to evaluate and prioritize the evidence and to make well-reasoned legal arguments to support your case. We are well known for our direct and honest approach when arguing before a judge or jury.
In our family law litigation practice, we handle all disputes related to or arising out of a contested or uncontested divorce, including:
- child custody and visitation
- child support, including failure to pay cases
- spousal support (alimony)
- property disputes
We also represent individuals in legal separation disputes, as well as uncontested adoption proceedings.
Juvenile Law
A significant part of our practice involves the representation of minors in juvenile court. Most of the matters that we handle involve juvenile criminal cases, including the defense of charges such as shoplifting, assault and battery, underage possession of alcohol, possession of marijuana and truancy.
We also work with clients who are involved in or need to file a Child in Need of Services (CHINS) petition. This may be a request from the parents resulting from an inability to control or discipline the child.
Abuse and Neglect Cases
We represent parents in cases of alleged abuse and neglect, where the Department of Social Services (DSS) has filed a petition for a protective order and sought removal of a child from the parents' home. We have a healthy skepticism of the Department, based on years of experience in handling these types of claims. Our first objective is to determine the strength of the state's case and identify what will be in the best interests of the child. If there is documented evidence to support the removal and protective order, we will work with you to take the necessary steps to get your child back, including setting up substance abuse rehabilitation or counseling for behavior modification.
To learn more about your rights in a divorce or family law matter, see our Family Law Information Center.
When you want experienced legal counsel to guide you through a family law dispute, contact our office to arrange a free initial consultation. Our office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm. For your convenience, we regularly offer evening appointments upon request.
Personal Attention and a Stress-Free Experience
Law Office of Burton Albert
4358 Starkey Road, Suite 5
Roanoke, VA 24018
Phone: (540) 776-8600
Fax: (540) 776-2800
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