Divorce

Charleston Divorce Lawyer

Our family law practice at the Charleston, West Virginia, law firm of Francis, Nelson & Brison, PLLC provides clients with sound advice and powerful representation, helping them navigate the difficult and risky process of divorce with confidence.

When representing a client during a separation and the process of dissolution of marriage, whether the divorce is contested or amicable, an attorney must focus on protecting the economic standing and emotional welfare of every client. We often assist clients in negotiating fair and favorable divorce agreements. However, we are also seasoned trial lawyers who are well-prepared to go to court if it is in our client's best interest.

As your attorney, we will help you negotiate a favorable division of marital property, seeing that marital and separate assets and debts — including your home, retirement and pension accounts, and other assets — are properly classified, and explaining the long-term tax implications of various agreements. We will explain your options regarding alimony and how that will affect other aspects of your divorce.

If you and your spouse are parents, an attorney can help you find solutions to questions of child custody and visitation that protect your parental rights and preserve your relationship with your children.

In addition to divorce, a lawyer can help clients with post-divorce issues, including post-decree modification of child custody and support and parental relocation. For more information, please see our family law information center.

If you would like to speak with a domestic law attorney about a divorce, or if you have a question about our other legal services for families, call 304-932-0788 (toll-free at 866-325-5032) or e-mail our Charleston office to arrange a free consultation. A divorce lawyer will give you an early and accurate evaluation of the costs of your case, and will reevaluate those costs if unforeseen circumstances arise.