Top best Divorce & Separation Lawyers in Richmond | 14 available

The help you need. The experience you want. Clayton Worthington has been named a Legal Elite attorney and a Top Lawyer Under 40 by Virginia Business Magazine (2018 - 2024). His practice focuses on family law and associated legal matters. He regularly litigates issues of divorce, complex distribution of property and debt, custody, visitation, child support and spousal support, in addition to prosecution and defense of enforcement actions and criminal defense. Mr. Worthington also specializes in assisting clients in resolving those matters via mediation, avoiding the cost and uncertainty associated with litigation. Mr. Worthington’s priorities in every representation are that his clients feel comfortable, confident and informed. His clients regularly report a high degree of satisfaction in both litigated and negotiated outcomes, as Mr. Worthington, his assistant and paralegal are always highly accessible and meticulously prepared. Whether you are facing a high-income spousal support case, complicated property distribution, business valuation, child relocation or non-parent visitation proceeding, contact Mr. Worthington for a confidential consultation and see for yourself why so many of his clients feel the freedom to focus on their families and careers. They’ve got the help they need and the experience they want.

My practice is limited to family law matters, including divorce, equitable distribution, qualified domestic relations orders, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and protective orders.

Jesse Baez is a highly experienced trial lawyer offering a strong track record of courtroom success. Jesse practices in the areas of family law, criminal law, and personal injury. Jesse understands the difficult challenges and stressors when faced with criminal charges, a divorce or separation, or an injury. Jesse is a compassionate advisor for each and every one of his clients. He offers exceptional communication during every step of the legal process and works hard to achieve commonsense solutions. He is ready to be your dedicated advocate so you can have confidence and peace of mind knowing your legal troubles are safe in his capable hands.. In addition to his private practice, Jesse also serves as a Guardian Ad Litem for children and incapacitated adults. Jesse’s hard work as a Guardian Ad litem is invaluable as he advocates for his clients with custody and visitation legal issues. Jesse has successfully litigated cases in Virginia’s General District Courts, the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts, and the Circuit Courts. He has also appeared before the Virginia Court of Appeals.. Jesse was born and raised in Holbrook, Long Island, New York. He is a graduate of McGill University and the Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law. During law school, Jesse was an editor on Penn State Law's Yearbook on Arbitration and Mediation and he was actively involved with his school’s trial advocacy team. Two of Jesse’s scholarly articles were published during his second year of law school. Jesse also worked for the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, First Judicial Department, and the New York City Comptroller’s Office during his time at Penn State Law.

I have been in practice since 2001 and I have always focused on domestic relations law.

I economically and efficiently help clients resolve the issues associated with the dissolution of their marriage.  This effort takes a fundamental understanding of finances, good trial lawyer skills and the ability to navigate a highly charged emotional playing field.

Erica Giovanni Baez focuses her practice on family law. Erica understands the exceptionally difficult emotional, spiritual, and financial challenges often presented by divorce and other domestic relations matters. Her vast litigation experience guides her as she works diligently and vigorously to help her clients craft solutions and continue to prioritize their children’s best interests amidst such difficulties.. Erica is a certified Guardian Ad Litem for children and is licensed to practice law in both Virginia and Florida. She is frequently lectures at legal education seminars. She currently serves on the Board of Directors to the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce. She previously served as the inaugural Chairwoman of the Women’s Business Council of the Chesterfield Chamber. She has been recognized by Virginia Business magazine’s Legal Elite in the Young Lawyer category.. Prior to forming Hatcher & Baez, Erica worked for many years as a family law attorney with the law firm of Owen & Owens in Midlothian, Virginia. Erica began her legal career as law clerk to the Honorable Harold W. Burgess, Jr. of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Virginia. She earned her J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law with honors in 2010. During law school, she served as president of the Trial Advocacy Board and as a senior staff member of the University of Richmond Law Review. Erica was an active member of the Moot Court Board and Student Bar Association. She was honored with the “Virginia Trial Lawyers Advocacy Award,” an award presented each year to the graduate who most notably excelled at trial competitions. Erica also graduated from Furman University with honors in 2007, where she majored in political science and communication studies.. Erica grew up in the family business, an oceanfront motel owned and operated by her parents for thirty years in Daytona Beach, Florida. While she certainly misses the beach, she loves Virginia’s scenic outdoors. She is an avid traveler and has also spent a significant amount of time in Southeast Asia and South Africa. Erica is a competitive ballroom dancer and has taught dance lessons and dance exercise. She is involved in the Richmond fine arts community, and you will occasionally see her performing in musicals and plays. She is active in her church, Third Presbyterian Church in Henrico, Virginia. She and her husband, Jesse Baez, also a local trial attorney, and their young son reside in Midlothian.. Professional Involvement:. Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors and Inaugural Chairwoman of the Women’s Business CouncilChesterfield Bar Association, SecretaryLewis F. Powell Jr. Inn of CourtMetro Richmond Family Law Bar AssociationMetro Richmond Women’s Bar AssociationVirginia Trial Lawyers AssociationVirginia State Bar, Family Law SectionFlorida State Bar. Speaking/Publications:Lectured on “Effectively Arguing Contempt Issues” with the National Business Institute, October 2016Developing Protective Order Protocols- An Overview of Virginia Law Regarding Family Abuse Domestic Violence Response Training, Chesterfield County, Virginia, April 2017Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court Bench Bar Conference, Custody and Visitation Best Practices, Chesterfield County, Virginia, September 2017Lectured at “Cocktail Party Law 101: A Basic Primer On The Law That Every Lawyer Gets Asked About – Trusts/Estates, Divorce, Traffic, and Community Association Law,” Richmond Bar Association, October 2017

Emily Messer is an attorney practicing exclusively family law. Her practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation, and support cases. Originally from New Jersey, Ms. Messer graduated from American University before earning her law degree from William & Mary Law School.. After graduating from law school, Ms. Messer completed a one-year judicial clerkship with the Honorable David Bernhard of the Fairfax County Circuit Court. Family law cases made up a majority of the court’s docket, and through her clerkship Ms. Messer gained valuable insight into the judicial decision-making process. After completing her clerkship, Ms. Messer practiced exclusively family law at a law firm in Northern Virginia.. Ms. Messer is an active member of several local and state bar associations.

Divorce is one of the most disruptive and emotional life events, requiring careful decision-making.When you are desperate and confused, we are here to help you find the answers you need. We understand how essential it is to have strong representation and expert guidance you can trust. The last thing you want is to feel like your needs aren’t being addressed during your divorce. Practicing law since 1996, Chris Macturk opened Evolution Divorce in 2017 to help people carefully navigate the process and pricing of divorce. Our goal is to help you safely maneuver the chaos of divorce so you can evolve into a more stable stage of your life.. Chris Macturk - FOUNDING ATTORNEYAn accomplished Richmond divorce and family lawyer, Chris Macturk wanted to change how he priced his services in a way that offered a closer, transparent, and unfettered working relationship with his clients. Often hearing complaints about the uncertainties and anxieties presented by hourly billing, he decided to change his business model and open a firm offering Pre-Agreed Pricing. Evolution was born. Chris has guided hundreds of individuals through separations, divorces and disputes over children and support. A Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Chris is also past President of both the Henrico County Bar Association and the Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association. He is an active member of the Virginia Bar Association, having served as the Chair of its Domestic Relations Section (2021-2022) and the City of Richmond Bar Association, having served as the chairperson of its Pro Bono Committee and a member of the Judicial Committee and the Administration of Justice Committee.

Divorce and other family law matters are highly personal and often emotional. Choosing a legal process and attorney is key to creating the best possible outcome for your situation. Having focused on Children and Family law throughout her law school career, Jessica now focuses her practice on family law in Central Indiana. She knows from personal and professional experience the legal, financial, and emotional challenges that families face when they make the difficult decision to divorce. There are many options available for handling your family law matter, and Jessica will discuss each of these with you in a consultation to determine which path you would like to pursue.. Jessica is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida, the State of Indiana, and the U.S. Middle District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Britney McPheron enjoys being able to counsel clients through difficult life transitions. She listens to and respects her clients needs and works with them to come to a peaceful resolution. Britney's clients respect her honesty and communicativeness, both of which are high priorities in all of her cases. Britney represents clients in matters such as divorce, equitable distribution, child and spousal support, protective orders, as well as custody and visitation.. Britney is an active member of the Richmond community. Not only does she serve on several committees of the Metro Richmond Women's Bar Association, but she is also a member of HYPE, a volunteer at Richmond Animal Care and Control, and attends Hill City Church.. Britney is an Ohio native, but is proud to now call Richmond home. In her spare time she can be found cheering for The Ohio State University Buckeyes or hiking with her dog, Sadie.

As Vice-President and shareholder of Barnes & Diehl, P.C. I focus my practice on all areas of family law.  I am a former forensic and clinical psychologist for the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner, North Carolina, and Central State Hospital’s Maximum Security Forensic Unit.  My experience and knowledge as a former practicing Licensed Clinical Psychologist is an asset to my clients in navigating the negotiation process and contested litigation.. I handle all matters related to family law including divorce, complex equitable distribution, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, protective orders, adoption, and modifications of existing orders.  I have litigated cases involving business valuations, sexual abuse allegations, parental alienation, and grandparent rights.  Whether the most complex case or the simplest case, I work closely with all my clients to devise a strategy to achieve their goals and take action to achieve those goals whether it be through a negotiated agreement or aggressive courtroom representation.  I have been voted a Virginia Super Lawyer, by Richmond Magazine Law & Politics, eight years in a row from 2015-2022.

Anne Roddy grew up in California and she received her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Public Law from the University of California, San Diego.   After college, Anne moved to Richmond, Virginia and attended the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law.  While in school, Anne interned in various prosecutor’s offices and she worked for a civil litigation firm.. Anne began her legal career as a law clerk in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.  “I consider the time spent at my clerkship to be invaluable.  I was able to observe attorneys on a daily basis in the courtroom.  I had access to a large volume of different kinds of litigation matters, and was able to quickly gain valuable experience and knowledge.”. Anne has worked in mid-sized firms and she was a solo practitioner.  She represents parents and family members in divorce, custody, and visitation matters.  Anne is a certified Guardian ad litem.  In that capacity she is an advocate for children and for incapacitated adults.. “I have handled countless matters acting as a guardian ad litem for minor children, as defense attorney for children and adults, as well as counsel for parents and counsel for grandparents and other third party petitioners.  I have appeared in divorce, custody and visitation matters, delinquency cases, protective order hearings, Department of Social Services cases, and in contested adoption matters. My cases have involved juvenile court appearances through to appellate court arguments.”. “My experience in every capacity within the courtroom gives me a unique ability to assess the strengths and weaknesses of each case to best represent my clients.  I have significant experience in multiple jurisdictions that allows me to help my clients determine the best avenue for success.   Defining goals and reducing anxiety levels is a vital step in the process.  I enjoy my time in the courtroom but seek to reach amicable resolutions out of court, where possible.”. Anne is currently president elect of the Chesterfield Bar Association, and she is active in the Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association as a Legislative Committee Member.  She is the Young Lawyer Representative on the Domestic Relations Council of the Virginia Bar Association.   Anne has served on the Richmond Bench Bar, most recently as the Chesterfield County Representative.. Recently, Anne coordinated the Chesterfield County Public Safety Wills for Heroes Program.  The program coordinated local attorneys, notaries, witnesses to provide wills and legal documents to public safety personnel at no cost.  Over two hundred wills were prepared.  “It felt wonderful to provide a valuable service to those in the community who are consistently serving others and ensuring our safety.”. Anne is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of California.