A: Our office is located in Winchester, Virginia, and we serve clients throughout the Shenandoah Valley, Northern Virginia, and surrounding counties (including Frederick, Warren, Shenandoah, and Rockingham). We handle family law, estate planning, adoption, surrogacy, and related matters in Virginia.

A: We specialize in family law and estate planning. Our practice areas include:

• Divorce, separation, spousal support
• Child custody, visitation, support, and modifications
• Adoption (domestic, interstate, same-sex, foster-to-adopt)
• Assisted Reproductive Technology / Surrogacy and donor agreements
• Estate planning: wills, trusts, powers of attorney, medical directives
• Updating estate plans after family changes (birth, adoption, divorce)

• Focused experience: Over a decade of practice in family and adoption law.
• Personal investment: Attorney Holman is also an adoptive parent, giving her unique insight.
• Compassionate, personalized service: We tailor strategies to your family’s needs and strive to communicate clearly.
• Local knowledge: Deep familiarity with Virginia law and local courts helps streamline outcomes.

A: Estate planning ensures your wishes are honored if you become incapacitated or pass away. In Virginia, estate planning can help you avoid probate, designate guardians for minor children, appoint a power of attorney, and set healthcare directives. Without it, the courts may make decisions on your behalf.

A: Common documents include:

• Last Will & Testament
• Revocable or irrevocable Trusts
• Durable Power of Attorney
• Medical or Advance Directive / Healthcare Proxy
• Guardianship designation for minor children

A: Yes. Significant events like birth/adoption of a child, divorce, marriage, or changes in assets typically call for revising wills, trusts, or beneficiary designations.

A: Virginia allows both “no-fault” and fault-based grounds. You must satisfy residency requirements, file appropriate paperwork, and address property division, spousal support, custody, and child support. We guide clients through each step, including negotiation or litigation if needed.

A: The court’s primary concern is the best interests of the child. Factors include each parent’s ability to care for the child, child’s age and preference, stability, mental/physical health, and more. We assist clients in presenting strong evidence for favorable custody arrangements.

A: Family formation includes legal services for building families via adoption, surrogacy, and donor agreements (egg, sperm, embryo). We ensure legal parentage, protect donor rights, and make sure contracts comply with Virginia law.