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Woodbridge, VA Child Custody lawyers (38)

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Lisa Brown
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Avvo Rating: 7.6
Licensed since 2002
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI, Family
Sally Merchak
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Avvo Rating: 7.7
Licensed since 1977
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Family, Real Estate, Divorce & Separation, Alimony
Rebecca Zimmerman
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Avvo Rating: 7.4
Licensed since 2013
Ms. Zimmerman is an Associate with Nichols Zauzig Sandler and concentrates on family law. Prior to joining the firm, she completed a one-year judicial clerkship with the Honorable Richard B. Potter in the 31st Judicial Circuit, Prince William Coun...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Family
Hale Hawbecker
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 6.7
Licensed since 1989
Spanish speaking attorney working in northern Virginia. I am licensed to practice in DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Accepting all types of clients and cases from family, criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, immigration, and more. Over 20 yea...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Asylum, Bankruptcy & Debt, Immigration, Criminal Defense
Kirk Wilder
3.0 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 6.7
Licensed since 1993
Review: “Mr Wilder represented me in a child custody case. My I say I was very please with his knowledge and the outcome of my case. I can not thank him enough like they say you get what you pay for.”
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family
Lauren Kelley
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Avvo Rating: 6.2
Licensed since 2014
Ms. Kelley is an Associate with Nichols Zauzig Sandler and concentrates on family law. She joined the firm after working as a law clerk to the Honorable Craig D. Johnston in Prince William County Circuit Court. Prior to that time, she was a parale...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support
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Cassandra Chin
5.0 stars 7 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2000
Compassionate, Experience & Strong Reputation. Family Law Attorney. Call today.
Practice areas & skills: Divorce & Separation, Family
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Paul Nichols
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1978
Helping Families – Resolving Disputes. Call Now To Speak With An Experienced Attorney.
Practice areas & skills: Family, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense
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Lisa Caruso
5.0 stars 6 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1996
Former elected Commonwealth's Attorney with 19 years experience successfully and tenaciously prosecuting and defending cases. Call now for a free consultation!
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, Family, Expungement
Betty Sandler
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1981
Practice areas & skills: Family

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Child custody

If you are getting divorced and have children, part of the divorce agreement will involve determining where and with whom the children will live. A child custody lawyer can help you negotiate custody, either by agreement or in court. The custodial parent (the one the child lives with) earns the legal right to make decisions regarding the child's lifestyle, welfare, and education. Some parents opt for joint custody, which means children divide their time between both parents' homes, and parents share the right to make decisions on behalf of the children. If you as parents are unable to agree on child custody, a judge will decide for you.