The Law Office of Mark B. Williams
Warrenton, Virginia, Family Law Attorney
At The Law Office of Mark B. Williams, you will find a family law attorney that you can trust. We welcome each client, and take the time to sit down and listen attentively to their needs and concerns. Our lawyers take pride in being responsive and keep the lines of communication open to ensure our clients understand the issues and their options.
Our family law practice includes advice and representation in matters involving:
divorce
child custody
visitation
child support
spousal support/spousal maintenance
division of marital assets
enforcement or modification of orders
protective orders
and more
Our family law lawyers can represent you aggressively, competently, and confidently.
While family law mediation can be the least costly and most amicable method of resolving a divorce, we won’t shy away from taking your case to court. The advice we give our clients is based on what we think is best for them. If your needs would be best served by settling out of court, we’ll advise you to pursue that course of action. If not, our law firm will zealously advocate on your behalf in court to make sure you receive what you’re entitled to under the law. Contact The Law Office of Mark B. Williams today for an in-depth and thorough consultation to discuss your legal options.
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The Law Office of Mark B. Williams is located in Warrenton, Virginia, and proudly serves clients in Fauquier, Culpeper, Front Royal, Warren, Prince William, Manassas, and Rappahannock Counties.
The Law Office of Mark B. Williams
12 Culpeper Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
Local – (540) 347-6595
Toll Free – (800) 685-3340
Fax – (540) 349-8579
Family Law - An Overview
Family law is the term applied to the laws and rules developed regarding family relationships. Family law rules define not only the relationships between members of a family but also between a family and society as a whole. More than any other area of the law, family law reflects the values society shares regarding how people who are related should treat each other.
When you are faced with an important life decision regarding a key family relationship, the advice and assistance of a family law attorney often proves crucial to your understanding of the issues involved and your satisfaction with the ultimate outcome of your family law matter.
Typically, family law attorneys assist people in making and breaking family relationships. Specific areas of representation include marriage and relationship planning, divorce, paternity, child custody, and child support. Some family law attorneys also provide assistance in the area of adoption.
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Child Support
There are millions of divorced parents who have sole custody of their minor children. Federal legislation and uniform state laws exist to make enforcement and collection of child support easier for America's single parents. Because every state uses its own guidelines for establishing child support and each has various methods to set support amounts and recover support when it is overdue, it is often important to consult with a family law attorney who is familiar with the child support guidelines and child support enforcement laws in your state. If you have questions about the child support laws in your state, the rules for child support collection and enforcement that apply to your particular situation, or the process to establish paternity, contact a family law attorney at our firm to schedule a consultation.
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Divorce
Deciding to pursue divorce is one of the most difficult and emotional decisions you will ever make, particularly if you have children. Divorce also involves financial matters that must be resolved and legal issues that must be addressed. A family law attorney at our firm can help you to understand the basic issues involved in divorce and to use a rational approach to the divorce process.
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Custody and Visitation
When parents divorce, it is important to learn about the child custody and visitation options that are available and the legal standards that apply. In many cases, divorcing couples can ultimately agree on custody and visitation issues without the need for a court order. When an agreement cannot be reached, knowledgeable advice and representation from a family law attorney can often make the difference.
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Marriage
Marriage is a voluntary, private contract between two adults. While it is a personal and emotional commitment, it is also a legal relationship that changes the legal status of both parties. A family law attorney at our firm can help you to understand the legal technicalities of marriage.
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Family Law Resource Links
American Bar Association - Family Law Section
The ABA's Section of Family Law's Web site is designed for general use by the public. The Web site contains tables and summaries addressing differences in state laws and requirements for divorce, child support, and other important family law issues.
The Legal Information Institute - Family Law
The Legal Information Institute (LII) is known internationally as a leading provider of public legal information. The LII's Family Law section contains statutes, case law, and articles covering a variety of family law topics.
Office of Child Support Enforcement
The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) is the division of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) responsible for administering the Child Support Enforcement Program (CSE). The CSE is a federal/state/local partnership to help families by promoting family self-sufficiency and child well-being. The CSE offers services to related to locating non-custodial parents, establishing paternity, establishing support orders, and collecting support payments. The CSE also offers services for non-custodial parents.
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