In Arlington County, Virginia family law matters involve equitable distribution under Va. Code § 20-107.3 (personally amended by Mr. Sris); Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 115 documented case results in Arlington County. A Family Law Lawyer Arlington County provides case-specific guidance for divorce, custody, and support matters.

Last verified: April 2026 | Arlington County General District Court | Va. Code § 20-107.3 (official Virginia General Assembly)

Virginia family law operates under equitable distribution principles, meaning marital property is divided fairly — not necessarily 50/50. The court considers 11 statutory factors under Va. Code § 20-107.3 to determine a fair division. Mr. Sris personally amended this statute, giving the firm unique insight into its application. For divorce, Virginia requires a 6-month separation period if you have no minor children and a signed separation agreement, or a 1-year separation if you have minor children. Fault-based grounds include adultery, cruelty, desertion for one year, and felony conviction with imprisonment for one year or more. Child custody decisions follow the best interests of the child standard under Va. Code § 20-124.3, which lists 10 factors the court must consider. Child support is calculated using Virginia’s statutory guidelines based on both parents’ combined gross income. Spousal support determinations rely on 13 factors under Va. Code § 20-107.1. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. was founded in 1997 by former prosecutor Mr. Sris, who brings over 120 years of combined firm experience to each case.

Family law in Arlington County includes divorce, equitable distribution, child custody, child support, and spousal support. The primary statute governing property division is Va. Code § 20-107.3, which Mr. Sris personally amended. This statute provides the framework for dividing marital assets and debts, including retirement accounts, business interests, and real estate. The court evaluates each spouse’s contributions, both financial and non-financial, when determining a fair division.

For official family law statutes, visit the Virginia Code Title 20 (Domestic Relations) at law.lis.virginia.gov. For court procedures and forms, see the Arlington County General District Court official website at vacourts.gov.

Arlington County Circuit Court handles all divorce, equitable distribution, and spousal support matters. Arlington County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court handles standalone custody, visitation, child support, and protective orders. Virginia requires at least one corroborating witness for an uncontested divorce hearing. A property settlement agreement signed by both parties can resolve all issues without trial. Mediation is available but not mandatory in Virginia. Forensic accountants and business valuators are used for complex marital estates.

1. File a complaint for divorce or petition for custody at Arlington County Circuit Court or J&DR Court.
2. Serve the other party with legal papers through sheriff service ($12) or private process server ($50-$100).
3. Attend pendente lite hearing (within 21-60 days) for temporary support and custody orders.
4. Exchange financial disclosures and complete discovery, including asset valuations if needed.
5. Participate in settlement conference or mediation to resolve remaining issues.
6. Final hearing or trial to obtain final divorce decree or custody order.

In Arlington County, family law matters involve financial and legal consequences including property division, support obligations, and custody determinations.

Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. was founded in 1997 by former prosecutor Mr. Sris. The firm has over 120 years of combined legal experience and 4,739+ total documented case results firm-wide across VA, MD, NJ, NY, and DC with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate. Mr. Sris personally amended Va. Code § 20-107.3, the equitable distribution statute that governs property division in all Virginia divorces. This amendment gives the firm unique authority in Virginia family law matters. The firm’s tagline is “Advocacy Without Borders.”

Mr. Sris, as secondary attorney on this page, is the firm’s founder and managing attorney. He is a former prosecutor with bar admissions in VA, MD, DC, NJ, and NY. He personally amended Va. Code § 20-107.3 and founded the firm in 1997.

Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 115 total documented case results in Arlington County across all practice areas with a 100% favorable outcome rate. Firm-wide, the firm has 4,739+ documented case results across VA, MD, NJ, NY, and DC with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate.

Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Our Arlington location is near the Arlington County courts at 1425 N. Courthouse Rd, accessible via major highways. If you need a family law lawyer near Arlington, we serve clients throughout Arlington County. We represent clients in Arlington, Crystal City, Rosslyn, Clarendon, Ballston, Pentagon City, and Shirlington. 24/7 phone consultations — (888) 437-7747 — meetings by appointment only.

Last verified: April 2026. Information current as of April 2026. Laws change — contact Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 for current guidance.