Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
Life is often unexpected, and this can lead to complications of a legal, financial, and personal nature. If you are looking for competent and personalized counsel related to any matter involving divorce or family law, then the attorneys at DiPietro Law Group, PLLC can help.
Our client-first approach makes all the difference in highly sensitive matters related to divorce, custody, and the family unit.
At DiPietro Law Group, the mission of preservation drives our practice. We preserve relationships and assets by properly evaluating cases and presenting viable options based on each client’s unique goals.
We use over 60 years of combined experience to provide a level of service and representation to make every client feel like our only client. If you have questions or are ready to take the next step, please allow our team to help you move forward on the path that is best for you and your family.
Meet Our Team
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Joe DiPietro FounderJoe DiPietro is the Founder of DiPietro Law Group, PLLC. He is an experienced family law attorney and litigator with an extensive background handling complex cases involving divorce, custody, paternity, property division, child support, alimony, modification, contempt, pre-marital agreements, separation, property settlement agreements, and international parental abduction matters pursuant to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. His ability to approach serious legal and emotional problems his clients face in a level-headed, professional, and courteous manner has proven to provide positive excellent results for his clients.View Profile -
John P. Lavinus Senior AssociateJohn P. Lavinus IV is an associate at the firm’s Fairfax office, where he works with individuals who are dealing with divorce, custody, support, and other significant family law issues throughout Northern Virginia. John believes that every client’s case is unique and requires special consideration and works to provide each and every one of his clients with a strategy that is tailored to their specific needs.View Profile
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Michael Fisher Director of Client ServicesMike Fisher is the Firm’s Director of Client Services. He brings over two decades of operations, customer service, and account management experience to the Firm. Mike is the first point of contact for our valued clients.View Profile
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Ronda Ryan Office AdministratorRonda Ryan is the Firm’s Office Administrator. She brings over two decades of operations, human resources, event planning, and administrative experience in professional services organizations to the Firm.View Profile
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Carole Vogel Legal AssistantCarole Vogel is a Legal Assistant at the Firm. Carole has decades of experience working in various administrative and legal assistant positions with government agencies and private law firms.View Profile
Have Questions?
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Not always. Whether or not your case goes to court largely depends on you and your spouse’s ability to compromise on the ...Not always. Whether or not your case goes to court largely depends on you and your spouse’s ability to compromise on the terms of the divorce/family law issue. Mediation allows two individuals to reach various agreements without having to go to court. This process has a number of benefits, including that it allows you to find solutions that are tailored to your situation, rather than rely on rulings from an impartial judge. If, however, you and your spouse or the other party involved are not able to reach an agreement, your case will most likely have to go to court.
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The amount of time your divorce takes depends on a number of factors, such as how you filed (no-fault, fault, or if you ...The amount of time your divorce takes depends on a number of factors, such as how you filed (no-fault, fault, or if you could prove adultery, for example), if you have children, the amount you have to divide, and the laws of your state. Very generally, a divorce can take up to a year to be finalized, especially if you have children or complicated property division.
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Child support is determined according to the state’s guidelines. The court will look at the needs of the child (within ...Child support is determined according to the state’s guidelines. The court will look at the needs of the child (within reason), as well as the ability of either parent to pay. While there are many factors involved, the most important are the income of both parents, the cost of healthcare for the child, daycare expenses (if relevant), and the living arrangements of the child. If child support is awarded, the non-custodial parent will pay the custodial parent an amount determined by a calculation based on the child support formula.
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Family courts take a variety of factors into account when determining child custody. First and foremost, the needs and ...
Family courts take a variety of factors into account when determining child custody. First and foremost, the needs and interests of the child always come first. The court may also look at the age of the child, the child’s wishes (if appropriate), how well he or she is established in his/her community, the relationships between the child and either parent, the role each parent has had in the child’s life, and whether or not the child has any special needs. The court may also evaluate each parent’s ability to care for the child, physically, emotionally, and financially.
These are just some of the factors involved in determining child custody. To learn more, contact one of our child custody attorneys and schedule a consultation.
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While it is not required by law that you have a lawyer for your divorce or family law issue, it is highly recommended ...While it is not required by law that you have a lawyer for your divorce or family law issue, it is highly recommended that you seek experienced legal counsel. The family law system can be incredibly complex and it is often difficult to navigate the process on your own. Our family law attorneys can help you make sure that your rights and interests are protected throughout each stage of the process.
We Come Highly Recommended
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"Mr. DiPietro and I met by chance or by design I’m not sure which really. I would like to draw particular attention to his eagerness and flexibility to work with a Soldier in the Military. He was very ..."Former Client
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"I worked with Daniel Gross who recently joined this practice. My experience with Mr. Gross was positive and I was left satisfied with the end result and the cost during what was a very difficult proce ..."Tolu W.
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"We are forever grateful to have had the DiPietro Firm represent us. Family Law is not a short and quick process. Clients are desperate, angry, confused and the attorney has to entertain it. They made ..."Zliakha A.
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"What does a wife of 30 years do after her world comes crashing down and her spouse deserts her without even giving a clue there is a problem? Once the initial shock settles, one hopefully finds a good ..."Former Client
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"Can't say enough about the way they handled our case, it did cost more than we had planned, but it was worth every penny we spent. I have heard it said you get what you pay for....and we got the best."Vitae D.
Our Blog
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How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation in Virginia
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Understanding the Role of a Forensic Accountant in a Virginia Divorce Case
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How Inheritance Can Influence Spousal Support Decisions in Virginia
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How Inheritance Can Influence Spousal Support Decisions in Virginia
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