Family Law

Your Future Is Important To Us

The practice of family law is one of the most challenging in the legal profession. People with family law problems face intense emotional pressures. There are often no easy answers to these problems, but the judicial system will produce a solution if the parties cannot reach an agreement on their own.

At Barnes & Garrett, we are experienced and knowledgeable practitioners of family law. As advocates, we stand up for the rights and interests of our clients. As compassionate and understanding counselors, we help our clients make the sometimes difficult decisions they must make.

Our firm represents clients in matters involving all aspects of family law, including:

• Contested divorce
• Uncontested divorce
• Military divorce
• Child custody and visitation
• Child support
• Spousal support
• Property division
• Modifications in support and custody
• Domestic violence
• Adoptions
• Paternity
• And others

We Listen and Respond

Elizabeth Barnes, the lead attorney in our family law practice, obtains great professional and personal satisfaction in helping people through difficult times. When you talk with us, we listen carefully to your concerns and fears, your hopes and aspirations. We will respond with a legal strategy designed to achieve your goals while protecting your rights and interests.

We want to help you achieve your goals. Your future and that of your family are important to us.

For a consultation with a lawyer at Barnes & Garrett call 757-422-4646 or send us an e-mail. We serve clients in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and throughout eastern Virginia.