Richmond Family Law Attorney -- Virginia Divorce Lawyer

For some people, getting a divorce can be one of the most difficult, heart-wrenching periods of life, filled with acrimony and retribution. For others, a divorce is just a legal formality to officially dissolve a relationship that, in practical terms, ended long ago. There are as many styles of divorce as there are divorcing couples.

No matter how you and your spouse approach divorce, my law firm can help. Contact the office of Virginia family law attorney Eddy Paul Rice, IV, for experienced, effective representation in the full range of divorce issues.

I have more than 30 years of experience representing clients in divorce. I’d like to put my skills and experience to work for you. Please contact Richmond family law attorney Eddy Paul Rice today for a free initial consultation and divorce advice.

I handle all matters relating to divorce in Virginia, including child support, child custody, spousal support, child visitation law, division of marital property, domestic abuse, modifications, and child support enforcement. I handle divorces for U.S. residents and military divorces for personnel living here as well as abroad. I can refer you to single parenting resources that may help you in the next phase of your family’s life.

I will handle your case personally and give your legal matter the attention it deserves. I will return calls promptly and keep you up to date on important developments in your case.

I never forget that, while I have handled literally hundreds of divorces, yours is the only one that matters to you. I take the time to clearly explain Virginia divorce law and the legal issues involved in your divorce. I find that clients are typically more satisfied with the outcome of a divorce proceeding when they are well-informed and involved in the divorce process.

I am an effective and persuasive negotiator who always tries to help you work out an agreeable settlement with your spouse. Settling matters out of court is less expensive and usually less traumatic for everyone involved. Some attorneys encourage settlement, not because it’s in the client’s best interest, but because they are ill-equipped to take a case to trial. That is not my approach to the practice of law. If we can not reach an agreeable settlement, you can rely on me for assertive, effective representation in divorce court. In fact, by preparing every case as if it were going trial the opposition is more likely to agree to a fair and reasonable settlement.

Sadly, military marriages seem to be one of the most frequent casualties of war. Military divorces among active members of the U.S. Army totally 10,477 in fiscal year 2004, an increase of 87 percent over the 2001 figure. If you need a family law attorney who is familiar with military divorce, please contact divorce lawyer Eddy Paul Rice.

As a former military officer, I respect the sacrifices members of the military make for their country. I understand the pressures military families face. Long deployments and multiple deployments to high risk locations can cause trouble for any military marriage. When a soldier returns to the U.S., he or she often has a difficult time making the transition to life at home. And families in which both husband and wife are members of the military pose unique issues, especially when children are involved.

I am familiar with the dealing with the often time complicated matters members of the military face when they divorce.

Free Initial Phone Consultation • 30 Years Experience • Former Army Captain