Chesapeake Divorce Attorney
The decision to end your marriage is a difficult one. It comes with much emotional distress. You must essentially start your life anew, and that is a hard challenge to face. Moreover, it also comes with legal concerns which can make the emotional trials even worse.
At The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller, our team takes a compassionate approach to our clients. We know the struggle you are facing, and we want to help ease that burden. Our firm can take the legal woes off your hands. With years of experience, we know how to work toward outcomes that are beneficial and fair for everyone.
If you are facing a divorce in Chesapeake, allow our lawyers to help. You can set up a free consultation with us online.
Contested Divorces
You must handle a contested divorce in court. Essentially, to “contest” something is to challenge it. If either party does not agree to the divorce, or if they believe the other party is making unfair claims or demands, then they can contest the dissolution.
Divorce court is like any other trial. It requires making claims and proving them. Alternatively, you must also answer any claims made against you. This requires gathering evidence and building your case. You can bring in documents, communications, and witnesses to help. Let our team do this work for you. Chances are, you have enough on your mind already. You can trust us to build a case for you and help you argue your claims in court.
Uncontested Divorces
When both parties agree to a divorce, there is no need to take the matter to court. It is not necessary to make any overt claims, either. You can simply state your desire to end the marriage and go from there.
Technically, you can make any decisions you want amongst yourselves. This, however, is not recommended. It’s simply too easy to miss something important. You can also come to an agreement that makes sense but mistakenly write it in a way that is not legally sound.
Our firm can help you with a collaborative divorce. In this process, everyone works together to reach the best solutions. Each spouse hires an attorney, but these lawyers are not in competition. They are working together toward your benefit. One attorney can even recommend another if necessary.
Collaborative divorce also allows you to bring in outside experts. For instance, you can include financial experts and child psychologists, helping ensure everyone receives the support they need.
High-Asset Divorces
When your family has wealth, property is often complicated. Many of your assets, for instance, could be tied into stocks or digital investments. It can be difficult to decipher the ownership of such property.
Our team is ready to do the hard work of helping you untangle your assets in a divorce. We want to make sure that everyone is treated fairly, getting what they need and deserve after the marriage ends.
Military Divorce
Sometimes, military benefits go to both the veteran and their spouse. For instance, military retirement is considered a marital asset. You could potentially share portions of it long after the marriage ends. Allow our firm to help you evaluate ownership and entitlement of your military benefits.
Child custody can often be a struggle in a military divorce as well. The military parent may be called away for long stretches, making it difficult to create a reasonable parenting plan.
Our team can help you create a plan that accounts for active duty. We can build in stipulations for what should happen when you are home and when you are away. Our lawyers understand the need to have quality time with your kids, and we can navigate the obstacles that your work creates.
We are also here to help with:
- Paternity and Fathers’ Rights
- Domestic Violence
- Spousal Support
- Child Support
- Child Custody
- And more!
For help with your Chesapeake divorce, trust our attorneys. You can call us today at (757) 267-4949, or you can reach us online.
Read Our Client Testimonials
At The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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I hired Mr. Miller initially for a bond hearing . I decided to retain his services for the case itself . I was facing two felony charges as well as a failure to appear charge . While there were witnesses that were able to identify me, I walked out of Virginia Beach Courthouse with only a misdemeanor thanks to Mr. Miller's representation . I work in the healthcare profession and expressed to Mr. Miller the importance of avoiding a felony charge and he made it happen. I am forever grateful and will highly recommend him . Mr. Miller will always represent myself as well as family members if need be in the future . Again thank you Mr. Miller for using your knowledge to keep me from being a convicted felon and also saving my career.- C. Dickens
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I was very nervous when I had to go to court over a traffic accident I was recently involved in. Dan put me at ease almost immediately with his knowledge and tenacity. By the time Dan was finished questioning the other people involved in the accident I did not even have to testify (which was the major source of my nervousness). My innocence was clear to everyone in the room, thanks to Dan. Would definitely use him again and recommend him to others. Aside from his performance during the hearing he was very easy to contact and always kept appointments with me. He also answered all of my questions patiently and with understanding.- Client
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- R. Wiseman
Got a referral from a friend. "Call this guy I heard he's good." With much skepticism I called.
Dan did an excellent job for me. You will notice immediately he is smart, decisive, no nonsense and many more great qualities you want in a lawyer. It took very little time to see I just hired one of the best lawyers I've ever met.Professionally speaking, If you want somebody to tell you all the wonderful things that make you feel all fuzzy and warm its not Dan in my opinion.
However, if you want a highly intelligent, brutally honest, focused, driven lawyer that will shoot straight every time AND go the extra mile to make sure no rock is left unturned... Dan is the man!
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Mr. Miller is phenomenal. You can sense that he genuinely care about your case. He realizes how much a case can impact a person for the rest of their lives and will try to do anything from his knowledge, experience, and will power to help you get the best results. Words can not describe how I am so pleased to have gone through with my case with Mr. Miller. I will never forget him and I will recommend anyone to him.- Client
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Mr. James Weaver and his team are true professionals. From the start, he was honest and straightforward. He always stayed positive with me and kept me calm when I thought everything was going horrible. Mr. Weaver got me the best outcome possible in my situation. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great lawyer.- S. Bohrer
I hired Mr. Weaver for my family law issues.
A Track Record of Success
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Protective Order
Our client's estranged wife had filed a protective order to prohibit him from having contact with her to gain exclusive use and possession of the home. We were successful in showing that she had motive to fabricate and that had consulted with an attorney regarding getting our client out of her house days before filing the request for a protective order.
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Pre Litigation Defense – Rape
Our client was the respondent of a protective order wherein the petitioner alleged that she was raped. She sought a two-year protective order and was seeking to have detectives assist in securing warrants against him. We suspect that the admissions made on cross-examination by the alleged victim at the hearing will prevent the Commonwealth from bringing any charges.
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Protective Order
Our client's estranged wife had filed a protective order to prohibit him from having contact with her to gain exclusive use and possession of the home. We were successful in showing that she had motive to fabricate and that had consulted with an attorney regarding getting our client out of her house days before filing the request for a protective order.
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Driving Under the Influence 4th Offense– Bond Hearing
Our client was charged with fourth offense driving under the influence. Based upon his age and pre-existing health conditions, we were able to show that jail was an unsafe place. Our client was released on house arrest conditioned upon his wearing SCRAM bracelet which tracks his location and ensures that he does not consume alcohol.
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Violation of Protective Order – Appeal
Our client was under a protective order to have no hostile contact with his family. The Commonwealth alleged that based upon several text exchanges that he had threatened his teenage children. Without the assistance of counsel, he received 90 days of active incarceration in lower Court. On appeal we were able to reduce his confinement to 24 hours – time served.
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Breaking and Entering with Intent to Commit Misdemeanor
Our client was charged with breaking and entering with intent to commit a misdemeanor, but the Commonwealth agreed to dismiss the charge at the preliminary hearing stage against our client who suffered severe and debilitating mental illness.