(757)491-0240 Experienced Virginia Attorneys Serving the Hampton Roads Cities of Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake This Site Provides General Explanations Regarding: Divorce: For an explanation of Virginia law and procedure governing divorces, click  here. Child Custody:  Child custody in Virginia is decided based on the "best interest of the child" standard and the factors set forth in Virginia Code Section 20-124.3.  For more information regarding child custody in Virginia, click here.   Child Support:  Child support is calculated based on the Virginia Child Support Guidelines set out in Virginia Code Section 20-108.2.   For more information, click here. Spousal Support:  There are no Virginia Guidelines for Spousal Support (alimony).  Spousal support in Virginia is based on the factors set out in Virginia Code Section 20-107.3. For more information, click here.   Adoption:  For an explanation of Virginia law and procedure as they apply to adoptions, click here.   Juvenile Court: Parents normally come into contact with the juvenile justice system in one of two situations. The first is when the parent feels that a child is out of control and asks the court for help in imposing discipline. The second is when a child is charged with a crime. Read more here * Virginia Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support and Juvenile Justice: This site contains information concerning divorce, child custody, child support, juvenile delinquency and adoption. The information includes an explanation of the Virginia procedures for getting a divorce, awarding custody, and fixing the amount of support. It also includes information about the procedures for juvenile criminal cases.   Disclaimer The information here is intended to provide a general understanding only.  We hope it will be helpful as a starting point for you. It is not intended as legal advice.  You should not make any decision based on what you read here. Instead, use this information to help pick a good lawyer and ask the right questions. Use of this site will not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and this firm or any of its attorneys.  This site is a form of advertising.