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Our firm predominantly services the Northern Virginia area since our office is located in Fairfax. We take cases in Fairfax County, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Arlington County, and the City of Alexandria. Our firm may be able to take cases in other parts of Virginia depending on the nature of the case and our current caseload. Please be advised that travel time is charged at our customary hourly rate.

• Fault Divorce:
  • Adultery 
  • Cruelty
  • Willful Desertion or Abandonment
  • Felony conviction with confinement of more than one year

• No Fault Divorce:
  • One year separation
  • Six month separation (if there are no minor children and the parties have a written separation agreement)

The Law Office of Linh H. Ly PLLC charges hourly for divorce matters. Each divorce matter is unique and case-specific, so the cost of the entire case will depend on the legal issues involved. For instance, a divorce that involves a dispute as to custody and visitation of minor children will cost significantly more than one that only involves property division. Several factors such as the type of divorce (i.e., uncontested, contested, fault, or no-fault), the nature of the parties’ assets, whether issues regarding children are contested, and the length of the marriage will impact the cost of the divorce. At the initial consultation, the attorney can provide you with a rough estimate of the cost after reviewing the specific facts of your case.

A prenuptial or premarital agreement is a contract between prospective spouses in contemplation of marriage that usually addresses how assets and debt will be divided in the event of a separation or divorce. An engagement is a wonderful life event and bringing up a prenuptial agreement at this time can be awkward and confrontational. For certain individuals, prenuptial agreements have a negative connotation and imply that a prospective spouse thinks that the marriage will result in divorce. However, a prenuptial agreement can be a useful financial tool, so it is important to consider executing a prenuptial agreement to protect your assets acquired prior to the marriage and address other marital issues such as spousal support. A prenuptial agreement is even more vital for blended families or if you have been married before. Our firm can guide prospective spouses through this process and draft an agreement that is tailored to your needs.

Our firm charges hourly for the preparation of estate planning documents rather than a flat fee, but if you have a certain budget in mind, we may be able to work with you on the cost. The cost of a will varies depending on factors such as an individual’s assets, preferences for the distribution of property, whether any testamentary trusts are needed, and whether guardianship provisions for minor children are needed. In general, for a single person, a will ranges from $1,000-$1,800 and for married couples, two wills range from $1,200-$2,000 (these estimates do not include other estate planning documents such as powers of attorney and advance medical directives). These price ranges are intended to assist potential clients with an idea of the cost, but a better estimate can be provided to clients at an initial consultation once your assets and preferences are discussed.