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Chesapeake Guardianship and Conservatorship Lawyer

To ensure the safety and well-being of your loved ones, you need legal guidance to protect your family, finances, and future. At Melone Hatley, P.C., our Chesapeake guardianship and conservatorship lawyers bring over 20 years of combined experience to every case. Whether you’re seeking to establish guardianship for a vulnerable family member or need assistance …

Virginia Beach Estate Tax Planning Lawyer

Estate tax planning isn’t just about preserving wealth. It’s about ensuring your hard-earned assets are protected and transferred efficiently to future generations while minimizing financial burdens. From mitigating significant tax liabilities to simplifying the distribution process, effective estate tax planning can protect your loved ones from unnecessary complications and tax consequences. Whether your goals are …

Newport News Family Lawyer

Family law matters are some of the most stressful and legally challenging processes you will go through in your lifetime. Navigating marital property division, disputes over custody and visitation issues, or fighting for child or spousal support can leave you feeling overwhelmed and legally vulnerable. When facing a family law challenge, having a trusted legal …

Newport News Trusts and Estates Lawyer

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy or elderly. For anyone with children, a house, investments, or other assets, an intuitive and intelligent estate plan ensures peace of mind for you, your heirs and beneficiaries, and your financial future. At Melone Hatley, P.C., our experienced Newport News, Virginia trusts and estates lawyers have dedicated themselves …

Chesapeake Family Law Appeals Lawyer

Appealing a court order or responding to a petition from a family member requires a thorough understanding of family law. At Melone Hatley, P.C., our Chesapeake family law appeals lawyers are committed to providing the legal support you need. We are here to assist you, whether you’re looking to challenge a court decision or defend …

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Newport News Divorce Lawyer

Few things in life are as emotionally overwhelming as a divorce. Not only are you navigating the end of a relationship, but you are also dissolving a complex legal contract and making decisions that can affect you well into the future. Unfortunately, it is easy to make decisions based on emotional reactions and immediate needs …

Richmond Family Law Appeals Lawyer

The outcome of a family law case significantly impacts your life, including your financial stability, living arrangements, and relationships with your children. Unfortunately, you may not always achieve the desired result during court proceedings due to factors like judicial discretion, lack of sufficient evidence, or procedural issues. You may have the right to challenge the …

Richmond Adoption Lawyer

Having an adoption lawyer in Richmond by your side can be critical for dealing with legal issues and helping to simplify the process of adopting a child. Your attorney will be aware of all the rules and procedures that must be followed and will help ensure your adoption goes smoothly. Whether you are adopting a …

Virginia Beach Adoption Lawyer

If you’re adopting a child, you know it involves numerous legal details that must be handled effectively. Hiring an experienced Virginia Beach adoption lawyer is essential for managing legal issues and simplifying the process. Our attorneys ensure your adoption complies with relevant state and federal regulations, including paperwork, timelines, and court requirements, to proceed smoothly. …

Fairfax Adoption Lawyer

Adopting a child is a profound and life-changing decision that brings joy and fulfillment to families. However, the adoption process requires a thorough understanding of the legal requirements involved. A Fairfax adoption lawyer will help you with the legal aspects of this journey. Whether you are considering domestic adoption, international adoption, or stepparent adoption, having …

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Newport News Divorce Modifications Lawyer

Life has its ups and downs, and they will continue well after your divorce. Relocations, job losses, financial and healthcare needs are all just normal parts of life. However, these changes could also impact your ability to comply with the terms of your divorce, such as paying child or spousal support or maintaining custodial responsibility …

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Newport News Separation Lawyer

If you and your spouse have decided to pursue a no-fault divorce in Virginia, state law requires a mandatory separation period. The length of time you must be separated will depend on whether or not you and your spouse have minor children. If you have minor children, you must fulfill a one-year mandatory separation period. …

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Newport News Child Custody Lawyer

One of the most emotional considerations in any divorce is the custody and care of the couple’s children. In Virginia, as in most states, the court system bases custody decisions on the child’s best interests. However, your child’s best interests may mean different things to you and your spouse. If you are navigating a divorce …

Prince William County Divorce With Special Needs Children Lawyer

At Melone Hatley, P.C., we understand that going through a divorce as a parent of a child with special needs comes with unique challenges. With over 200 years of combined experience, our team is here to guide you through this process with care and professionalism. As a Prince William County divorce lawyer, we work closely …

Reston Child Support Modifications Lawyer

Life is full of unexpected changes, and when you’re dealing with child support in Virginia, you might be considering a modification to your current order. A Reston child support modifications lawyer can guide you through the process and help you understand if your situation qualifies for an adjustment. Modifying a child support order isn’t always …

Norfolk Emergency Custody Lawyer

If you’re worried about your child’s safety and well-being, you can request emergency custody from the court, especially if you’re a parent, grandparent, or close relative. This process isn’t taken lightly by family court judges, so it requires a thorough review. A Norfolk emergency custody lawyer from Melone Hatley, P.C. will guide you through this …

Chesapeake Emergency Custody Lawyer

If you are worried about your child’s health or safety, or another child you care about, while under the care of their current guardian, you may need to file a petition for emergency child custody. An emergency custody order filed in family court can swiftly get the child out of a harmful situation. An emergency …

Norfolk Temporary Custody Lawyer

When your child’s safety is at risk, you might need immediate action beyond the standard custody process. A Norfolk temporary custody lawyer from our firm will provide swift and effective legal help during such urgent situations. Melone Hatley, P.C. is here to protect your family, your finances, and your future. Our Norfolk child custody lawyers …

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I can’t say enough good things about Erica Hawkins. She exceeded my expectations and she helped me at one of my lowest points in my life. Not only was she professional and timely she was understanding and compassionate. In my experience it is hard to find all of those qualities...

L.S.

It’s hard to write a review for a divorce attorney as there are no real winners when breaking up a family. My attorney, Stephen Lukacs, was prompt in response time, understanding of my concerns, patient with my occasional panicky moments, and stayed the course to ensure a fair outcome. We...

M.F.

I can only rate up to 5, but the amount of work my lawyer Stephen Lukacs did for me is worth at least a thousand. I cannot begin to describe what a blessing all of Melone Hatley has been. There is no better option you could go with. My paralegal...

T.F.

Julia has been a great lawyer for me during this tough time going through my divorce. She has given great legal advice every step of the way and the timeliness of her responses has been great. She has helped ease my anxiety and gives me hope that this difficult situation...

T.R.

Stephen Lukacs has been a blessing for my family, so far. We are still working together, but if we ever have any questions, he responds within the same day via email. He has been prompt, attentive, honest, understanding of my wants, informative and was masterful in the courtroom. He doesn’t...

D.D.

I had a great experience with this firm. Ms. Julia, Ms. Angela, and the rest of the team were very helpful during the process. The long process became manageable once they took my case. They were patient with me and explained everything, every step of the way. I’m glad I...

C.G.

I am extremely happy with my experience and would highly recommend Melone Hatley. Everyone who I interacted with at the firm was very professional, helpful and kind. I worked directly with Brian and he was deeply knowledgeable and compassionate while guiding me through the entire process. My questions were responded...

B.C.

My wife and I were extremely pleased with the level of care and expertise given to us by Melone Hatley, P.C. Service provided – Trust

M.A.

I highly recommend Melone Hatley. The staff that I have been exposed to are extremely helpful and knowledgeable.

M.H.

Brian has been the best to work with! He is very knowledgeable and helped guide me through everything! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!!

S.O.

I cannot recommend this attorney’s office enough. I had a major traffic concern and James helped me and I am forever grateful. He is smart and was a calming presence throughout the entire process.

A.C.

What a breath of fresh air they were. After dealing with a terrible firm that took a divorce and turned it into a year long $30,000 nightmare. Emily Vaughn turned my case around in as little as a week. All parties were talking again and it was finished a month...

E.C.

I contacted the Charlotte office with some initial inquiries and found myself in contact with Haley Acuff. I was impressed with her obvious compassion and objectiveness. Her insightful questions helped me to clarify my thought process, while also inspiring confidence that I have indeed found the caring and capable legal...

J.G.

“Worked with both James and Rebecca. Both were very professional and worked hard to make sure I was taken care of with my child support cases. I fully recommend them.”

R.S.

“This is by far the #1 Law Firm! I had the pleasure of hiring this firm at the Reston, Virginia location and it surpassed all of my expectations. Melone Hatley P.C has exceptional attributes including: 1) Customer Service- The staff is ALWAYS pleasant/warming 2) Communication- Attorney’s are very easy to...

D.S.

“They were so friendly and attentive to the matter I brought to them. I wasn’t just treated like “another case”. It felt like they actually cared about me and the outcome of the matter I brought to them. The positive results they got me obviously were the best part!”

N.N.

“I hired MH to handle a divorce. Charles and Angela have been nothing but professional, empathetic, and timely. There isn’t another firm out there that will provide this level of care. Highly recommended.”

S.H.

“Ms. Alexandra at Melone Hatley is great with her communication skills. Very honest, helpful, and keeps to her word. Flawless system that this law firm has set up. Impressed to say the least.”

A.D.

“I had started this process of going through child custody at Norfolk JDR with Mr. Hatley about 2 1/2 years ago. He had done SO much from fighting false domestic violence charges to helping me gain custody of my son. I was skeptical when I first came in years ago...