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Firm: Offit Kiurman

8000 Tower Crescent Drive , Tysons Corner , Virginia 22182

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As of April 1, 2021, I have assumed Senior Counsel status with Offit Kurman.  In this limited capacity, I am providing advice and counsel to a limited number of existing clients. I am no longer litigating cases in court or accepting new clients.  If you have a family law matter, I can refer you to one of my colleagues who are highly qualified to handle any domestic relations matter including divorce, custody & visitation, support and property issues.

Firm: Barnes & Diehl, PC

Boulders VI - Suite 200 , Richmond , Virginia 23230

Practice Areas: Divorce, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

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.

1818 Library Street, Suite 500 , Reston , Virginia 20190

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Alimony

Firm: MMG Law, PLLC

11350 Random Hills Road , Fairfax , Virginia 22030

Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate, Trusts, Wills, Prenuptials, Alimony, Litigation, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Since being admitted to the Virginia State Bar, Molly Garrett's practice has focused solely on estate planning and administration, domestic relations, and family law matters. Ms. Garrett represents clients in the Circuit Courts and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts in the Northern Virginia area.. On the estate planning side, Ms. Garrett has extensive experience in estate planning, including preparation of trusts, wills, powers of attorneys, special needs trusts and the like as well as more complex estate planning for high asset families including Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRAT), Residence Trusts, Charitable Remainder UniTrusts (CRUT) and Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLAT). She also has assisted families in handling guardianship and conservatorship matters.. Ms. Garrett is a graduate of George Mason University and received her Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law, in White Plains, New York. She is admitted to practice law in Virginia and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.. Ms. Garrett is an active member of the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA),the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), the Fairfax County Bar Association, the Alexandria Bar Association and the Virginia Women's Attorneys Association (where she is the past President of the Northern Virginia Chapter 2016-2017 and previously served as Secretary and Judicial Chair for many years). She previously served as the Chair of the Family Law Section of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.. She is a Top Lawyer according to the Washingtonian Magazine and Nothern Virginia Magazine.. In 2016, Ms. Garrett was inducted as member of Ten Leaders - Matrimonial and Divorce Law, Age 45 & Under. Ms. Garrett has also been included in the Top 50 Women Virginia Super Lawyers List and has been designated as a Top Rated Attorney in Super Lawyers® every year since 2014.. Ms. Garrett has authored many articles including those which have been published in the Virginia Family Law Quarterly published by the Family Law Section of Virginia State Bar, Virginia Lawyers Weekly and Fairfax Woman Magazine.. Ms. Garrett has organized, prepared and hosted Continuing Legal Education classes for many organizations including the Fairfax Bar Association and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.. Ms. Garrett is a member of the Old Dominion Boat Club in the City of Alexandria, Virginia.

Firm: Friedman Law Firm, PC

9401 Courthouse Road , Chesterfield , Virginia 23832

Practice Areas: Divorce, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Family, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

I was born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I made Richmond, Virginia my home in 2008 an could not be happier. After spending approximately 10 years in general practice i decided to focus on Family Law at the Friedman Law Firm, PC.

1604 Hilltop West Executive Center , Virginia Beach , Virginia 23451

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce, Alimony, Contracts

Firm: DiPietro Law Group, PLLC

4157 Chain Bridge Rd. , Fairfax , Virginia 22030

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Child Custody, Alimony, International Law, Uncontested Divorce, Child Support, Prenuptials

Joe DiPietro is experienced handling complex cases in state and federal courts involving international custody disputes under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction at the trial and appellate levels, international and domestic divorce, and complex cases involving spousal support, custody and visitation, child support, and enforcement of awards on behalf of clients.. Joe’s philosophy and mission is to make family transitions and conflict a time for personal growth and powerful positive change, in addition to advocating for the best possible result for his client in any given situation. Joe is a firm believer in settling cases through negotiation and mediation whenever possible.. His strong financial background allows him to converse easily with valuation experts and create comprehensive legal arguments involving complex financial concepts. He is an objective advisor for his clients and seeks practical solutions to difficult problems. When litigation is the only path to a favorable outcome, he prosecutes his clients’ cases in a proactive and professional manner.. Joe graduated from American University with a JD/MBA and prior to founding DiPietro Law Group was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Michael J. Stamm in the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland. He has authored several publications relating to business law and family law.

Firm: Resilience Law Group, PLLC

1700 Pleasure House Rd. , Virginia Beach , Virginia 23455

Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Child Custody, Divorce, Child Support, Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, LGBT+, Alimony, Military Law, Mediation, Power Of Attorney, Wills

Jessica graduated summa cum laude from Otterbein University (Columbus, OH) with a major in Political Science/Government & triple minor in Psychology, Speech Communication, & Legal Studies. She graduated second in her law school class with highest honors from the HBU, North Carolina Central University School of Law (Durham, NC), earning a Juris Doctor & Certificate in Dispute Resolution.. Her diverse legal experience includes legislative and policy evaluation, judicial internships, litigation, and mediation/settlement negotiation/alternative dispute resolution.. In 2014, Jessica joined The Cooper Law Firm, P.C. (Virginia Beach, VA) to form its successful family law division. In May 2019, was named Partner & later Senior Vice President. In March 2023, her partner was appointed to the bench & Jessica took the opportunity to launch her own firm, Resilience Law Group, PLLC.. Jessica has developed expertise in military family matters & is a strong supporter of service members & their families. She also is knowledgeable of LGBTQ+ family matters & was a first in Hampton Roads to file & obtain a divorce for a same sex couple (2015) & establish parentage of a child conceived via assisted conception during a same-sex marriage.. She's earned numerous recognitions for her services, including Virginia Business “Legal Elite"; Super Lawyers “Rising Star”; Walter E. Hoffman Community Service Award from Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association; Inside Business “Top Forty under 40"; Coastal Virginia Magazine “Top Lawyer” of Adoption, Marital, and Family Law; and Virginia Lawyers Weekly “Influential Women of Law.”. Jessica has a strong sense of civic duty and is active in her community. Some past & current involvements include: U.S. Navy Ombudsman; Virginia Beach Bar Association “Concerned Lawyers Advocating Spousal Safety” (C.L.A.S.S.) participant; ABA Military Pro Bono, volunteer attorney; City of Chesapeake Humans Services; Chesapeake Youth Committee (CYC), appointed member; Volunteer Panelist Judge & mentor of interns of the Legal Studies Academy at First Colonial High School; NPBA Annual Mock Trial Competition, Coach; Virginia State Bar Free Legal Answer, Participant Attorney; Law Library Board for the City of Chesapeake, appointed member; Career Day Presenter for local schools.. Jessica enjoys helping her clients navigate complicated legal matters and presenting solutions to their legal problems. She aims to provide timely, quality representation with consideration of her client's bottom line. She focuses on candor and compassion throughout the legal process. Jessica can empathize well with her clients as many of the services she provides she has herself experienced in her own personal life.

Firm: Curran Moher Weis, P.C.

10300 Eaton Place , Fairfax , Virginia 22030

Practice Areas: Civil , Corporate , Divorce, Family , Real Estate , Spousal Support, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony, Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials

As a native of Northern Virginia, I focus my practice on results-driven representation in family law matters, including contested divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, and equitable distribution. I regularly handle high-net-worth cases and have represented business owners, executives, media figures, and public officials in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. In one year alone, my firm oversaw over $500 million in marital assets through negotiation and litigation. I’ve been qualified as an expert in Virginia family law in a foreign jurisdiction and recognized by Forbes, Washingtonian, Northern Virginia Magazine, Super Lawyers, and others. My goal is to provide strategic, effective advocacy with discretion and integrity.. Areas of Practice: Contested Divorce, High Asset/Complex Divorce, Spousal Support, Child Support, Child Visitation and Custody, Equitable Distribution, and Prenuptial Agreement Review

Firm: Livesay & Myers, P.C.

11325 Random Hills Rd #100 , Fairfax , Virginia 22030

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Child Custody, Adoption, Alimony, Child Abuse, Child Support, Domestic Violence, LGBT+, Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce

Jamel Rowe is a partner at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation, support and adoption cases. Ms. Rowe works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represent clients in Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington and all across Northern Virginia.. Ms. Rowe earned her J.D. from William & Mary Law School in 2012, after earning her B.A. from the College of William & Mary in 2007.. After graduating from law school, Ms. Rowe received a one-year legal fellowship with the National Council For Adoption (NCFA), in Alexandria, Virginia. After completing her fellowship, Ms. Rowe entered private practice as a family law attorney. From 2013–2019 she worked as a family law associate at two different law firms in Northern Virginia, before joining Livesay & Myers, P.C. as a senior associate in 2019. Ms. Rowe was promoted to the position of lead senior associate in 2021 and to the position of partner in 2025.. During her time in practice, Ms. Rowe has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including high value equitable distribution cases, custody, support, and military divorce cases.. Ms. Rowe was one of only 30 attorneys recognized as Leaders of the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly in 2022. She was also selected by her peers for inclusion in the 2025–2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America for her work in Family Law. Prior to that, Ms. Rowe was included in the 2021–2024 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law. Ms. Rowe was named a Super Lawyer in 2024–2025, after being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star each year from 2020–2023. She currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.. Jamel Rowe resides in Northern Virginia.

Firm: Law Office of David Horowitz, PLLC

10480 Armstrong Street , Fairfax , Virginia 22030

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Prenuptials, Alimony, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

David Horowitz exclusively practices Virginia Family Law.  He is widely recognized for guiding clients in the settlement of sensitive Family Law issues and for vigorous representation if a client’s problem results in litigation. His litigation experience covers the full spectrum of Family Law disputes.. Mr. Horowitz is best known for hard-hitting trial practice, impeccable preparation, tough negotiating, and the strategic advice and insights he provides to clients, drawing from his years of practice focusing on multifaceted Family Law issues.  Virginia Family Law is very complex, taking up approximately 30% – 50% of Northern Virginia courts’ dockets and Mr. Horowitz keeps abreast of the newest developments so he can guide his clients toward the best strategies for resolving their case.. Clients take confidence in Mr. Horowitz’s calm, compassionate and determined demeanor (and well-timed levity) when handling intense and emotionally-charged cases, including some of the most heart-wrenching conflicts that families unfortunately face.. Mr. Horowitz takes great pride in the many referrals he has received from former clients, people who have observed him argue in court, colleagues, and other lawyers from jurisdictions as far away as Fredericksburg and Charlottesville, Virginia.. Mr. Horowitz is admitted to practice law in one jurisdiction, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is available to share his knowledge and strategic insights about Virginia Family Law with interested private groups, associations, communities and organizations.

Firm: Sparrow|Reed

2300 Wilson Blvd , Arlington , Virginia 22201

Practice Areas: Divorce, Appeals, Child Custody, Alimony, Divorce & Separation

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Firm: The Daugherty Law Firm, P.C.

Suite 106 , Manassas , Virginia 20110

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Child Support, Speeding Ticket, DUI & DWI, Adoption, Alimony, White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Domestic Violence

Firm: DeBoerSouth, PLLC

1802 Bayberry Ct Ste 403 , Richmond , Virginia 23060

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Domestic Violence, Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, Family, Family, Family

Firm: Law Offices of Deanna D. Cook, P.C.

4101 Cox Rd. Suite 300 , Glen Allen , Virginia 23060

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Family, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Grenadier, Duffett, Levi, Winkler & Rubin PC

649 S. Washington Street , Alexandria , Virginia 22314

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony

Firm: Woods Rogers PLC

20 S. Jefferson Street , Roanoke , Virginia 24011

Practice Areas: Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Prenuptials, Alimony, Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Livesay & Myers, P.C.

1515 N Courthouse Rd #710 , Arlington , Virginia 22201

Practice Areas: Family, Alimony, Adoption, Child Abuse, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, LGBT+ Law

Brianna Salerno is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Ms. Salerno works in the firm’s office in Arlington, and represents clients in Arlington, Alexandria and all across Northern Virginia.. An attorney since 2010, Ms. Salerno has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including divorce, custody, support and high value equitable distribution cases. She also is one of the firm’s leading authorities on the division of federal or military retirement benefits in divorce.. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Ms. Salerno graduated magna cum laude from The George Washington University before graduating in the top third of her class at George Mason University School of Law.. Ms. Salerno was included in the 2022 and 2024 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law. She has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2019. Ms. Salerno currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.. Brianna Salerno resides in Alexandria.

Firm: Family Law & Mediation Center, PLC

3050 Chain Bridge Road , Fairfax , Virginia 22030

Practice Areas: Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Litigation, Family Law, Marital Property Distribution, Spousal Support, Divorce Mediation, Child Custody, Visitation Rights, Child Support, Legal Separation, Alimony, Divorce Arbitration, Domestic Relations, Legal Separation Agreements, Marital Agreements, Marital Property Law, Marital Property Settlements, Matrimonial Law, No Fault Divorce, Family Mediation, Post Divorce Modification, Postnuptial Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders QDROs, Uncontested Divorce, Interstate Support, Restraining Orders, Cohabitation Agreements, Annulment, Name Changes, Palimony

Firm: Mahoney Nashatka Richmond, PLLC

4705 Columbus Street , Virginia Beach , Virginia 23462

Practice Areas: Family Law, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Divorce Taxation, Domestic Partnerships, Domestic Relations, Alimony, Annulment, Assisted Reproductive Technology, Child Custody, Child Custody Mediation, Child Support, Cohabitation Agreements, Family Mediation, Fathers Rights, Gay and Lesbian Family Law, Grandparents Custody, Grandparents Visitation Rights, International Family Law, Interstate Child Custody, Interstate Support, Legal Separation, Marital Agreements, Marital Property Distribution, Marital Property Law, Marital Property Settlements, Matrimonial Law, Military Divorce, Name Changes, No Fault Divorce, Non-Traditional Family Law, Parental Rights, Paternity, Post Divorce Modification, Post Nuptial Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders QDROs, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Marriage, Spousal Support, Third Party Custody, Uncontested Divorce, Visitation Rights