If you are a woman considering divorce in Virginia, you want a Virginia divorce attorney and law firm whose passion and devotion is totally focused on issues that are unique to you. As you confront financial uncertainties,, worry about the future, find yourself depressed about a failing marriage, and scared about your husband’s reaction to the ending of your marriage, Hofheimer/Ferrebee, the Virginia law firm representing women only in divorce, is prepared to partner with you to secure your financial entitlements and protect your relationship with your children.

Virginia Divorce Lawyers Helping Women Achieve the Best Solutions in a Tough Situation

There are few events in your life that are more traumatic and stressful than a divorce. You feel as though, somehow, you have disappointed your family, your children, possibly your estranged husband, and definitely yourself. You are on an emotional roller coaster that has significant family and legal consequences.

Recognizing that your marriage has come to an end and moving towards a divorce are difficult steps for you to take. Being proactive and enlisting the help of a law firm that understands the emotional issues of depression, distrust, anger, and sadness as well as the financial issues of support for you and the children, keeping the marital home, and creating a safe environment as you proceed with your life is critically important and will alleviate some of your stress.

Because you are coping with a wide range of complex emotional and legal considerations, it is crucial that you find an experienced Virginia divorce attorney and law firm that you can trust to balance your concerns with the rigorous demands of the legal system.

A skilled Virginia women's divorce attorney can guide you through this unsettling time, helping you to achieve the outcome that you need and deserve.

Your Unique Divorce Concerns Addressed

The attorneys of Hofheimer/Ferrebee are trial tested, experienced, and caring individuals who have dedicated their lives and their law practices to providing outstanding divorce information and helping Virginia women like you.

Our firm is focused on helping you obtain a successful divorce. This comprehensive plan seeks to address all of your concerns, including, but not limited to:

•     Your children - child support and parenting arrangements that will place your view of your child's welfare at the highest level of importance.

•     Your Finances - support and property settlements that acknowledge the numerous contributions you made to the marriage and provide you with your share of marital assets.

•     Your future - Hofheimer/Ferrebee strives to ensure that you will have a secure future and will be well-equipped to start your new life.


The Guidance & Advice You Need During Your Virginia Divorce

Virginia divorce is a complicated matter, and the divorce attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee are well-versed in the challenges of Virginia family law, as well as issues of child custody in Virginia.

We will work with you to ensure that you understand every step of your divorce and will answer your questions in a thoughtful and respectful manner. Our monthly seminars will provide you and other Virginia women with critical information about the processes and nuances of divorce for women in Virginia.

We Protect Your Rights as a Woman Going Through a Virginia Divorce

Charlie Hofheimer and his wife of 43 years (and paralegal), Diane, founded this unique, woman-centric practice in 1992 and they have a long-established reputation as passionate advocates for women. Charlie has demonstrated his commitment to protecting the interests and rights of Virginia women since his days as student body President of the Law School of Washington and Lee University, where he successfully advocated with others for the admission of women to the law school.

Charlie has a demonstrable record of advocacy for women's rights; a quality which enables him to understand and enthusiastically address the specific challenges of divorce for Virginia women.

Every attorney at Hofheimer/Ferrebee (which includes Charlie and Diane's daughter Kristen) is similarly dedicated to providing quality service and divorce advice for Virginia women like you. Our team of Virginia divorce attorneys for women is experienced with issues of child custody, military divorce, financial settlements and other areas of concern for our female clients.

Contact a Virginia Divorce Attorney Who is Dedicated to Your Needs

You deserve a successful outcome for your Virginia divorce and the attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee will fight for you every step of the way.

Our Virginia divorce attorneys understand that the unknown is a scary place to inhabit and indecision is a dangerous place to dwell. We get that your future is uncertain, your finances unclear, and the future of your children is unknown.

Because of the law, however, you have a lot of things going for you. The worries that trouble you can often cloud your vision and your choices. Once you become familiar with your rights and entitlements, the veil of uncertainty is lifted and your ability to more clearly engage and determine your future is assured. But, to be engaged, to be knowing, and to be assured requires that you act.

So, let us share your personal experience with our unique legal experience and expertise to help you focus on and achieve what must be accomplished.

Contact us now at (757) 425-5200
and schedule a one-hour legal consultation with one of our Virginia women's divorce attorneys.

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  • Re-entering the Dating World after a Later Life Divorce (Part B)   
    Description: Virginia later life divorce can sometimes be an intimidating prospect. Register for our women-only divorce seminar in Virginia Beach to learn about the legal issues you will face in a Virginia divorce. The Virginia divorce lawyers at Hofheimer/Ferrebee represent Virginia women only – 757-425-5200.
  • Re-entering the Dating World after a Later Life Divorce (Part A)   
    Description: Re-entering the dating world after a later life divorce presents a unique set of challenges. If you are going through a Virginia later life divorce, contact the attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee. We focus solely on securing your financial security, including the division of pensions and retirement. 757-425-5200
  • Later Life Divorce and the Effect on Older Children and Grandchildren (Part B)   
    Description: The effects of filing for divorce in Virginia can be felt by adult children and grandchildren. The Virginia Beach divorce attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee represent women only. We focus solely on securing your financial security and protecting the welfare and happiness of your children. – 757-425-5200
  • Later Life Divorce and the Effect on Older Children and Grandchildren (Part A)   
    Description: Divorce affects more than the couple involved—older children and grandchildren are also impacted. Learn how to take control over your Virginia divorce and your future with this FREE divorce guide for women in Virginia. Contact the Virginia divorce attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee for help today – 757-425-5200.
  • Successful In-Home Separation in Virginia (Part B)   
    Description: There are strict rules for how to achieve a successful in-home separation in Virginia. Learn how to take control over your Virginia divorce and your future with this FREE divorce guide for women in Virginia. Contact the Virginia divorce attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee to get started on your collaborative divorce today – 757- 425-5200.
  • Successful In-Home Separation in Virginia (Part A)   
    Description: Some couples are forced to live together during the course of their Virginia separation. Protect yourself and what’s most important to you – get this FREE Virginia divorce guide for women. The Virginia divorce attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee represent women only. We focus solely on securing your financial security and protecting the welfare and happiness of your children. 757- 425-5200
  • Social Media and Your Impending Divorce (Part B)   
    Description: Social media can either harm or help your divorce. Learn how to take control over your Virginia divorce and your future with this FREE divorce guide for women in Virginia. Contact the Virginia divorce attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee to get started on your collaborative divorce today – 757-425-5200.
  • Social Media and Your Impending Divorce (Part A)   
    Description: What you post on social media sites can affect your Virginia divorce. Protect yourself and what’s most important to you – request our FREE Virginia divorce guide. The Virginia divorce attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee represent women only. We focus on securing your financial security and protecting the welfare and happiness of your children. 757-425-5200.
  • Later Life Divorces Tend to Be More Collaborative (Part B)   
    Description: Learn if collaborative divorce is right for you. Protect yourself and what’s most important to you – get this FREE Virginia divorce guide for women. The Virginia divorce attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee represent women only. We focus solely on securing your financial security and protecting the welfare and happiness of your children. – 757-425-5200.
  • Later Life Divorces Tend to Be More Collaborative (Part A)   
    Description: Many later life divorces tend to be more collaborative. Learn how to take control over your Virginia divorce and your future with this FREE divorce guide for women in Virginia. Contact the Virginia divorce attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee to get started on your collaborative divorce today – 757-425-5200.
  • Effects Divorce Has on a Woman’s Economic Well-Being (Part B)   
    Description: Don’t let a divorce negatively impact your economic well-being; learn how to take control over your Virginia divorce and your future with this FREE divorce guide for women in Virginia. Contact the Virginia divorce attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee to get started on your collaborative divorce today – 757-425-5200.
  • Effects Divorce Has on a Woman’s Economic Well-Being (Part A)   
    Description: Many women experience negative economic effects after a divorce. Protect yourself and what’s most important to you – get this FREE Virginia divorce guide for women. The Virginia divorce attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee represent women only. We focus on securing your financial security and protecting the welfare and happiness of your children. 757-425-5200.
  • Key Financial Issues with a Later Life Divorce (Part B)   
    Description: Are you going through a later life divorce? Protect yourself and what’s most important to you – get this FREE Virginia divorce guide for women. The Virginia divorce attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee represent women only. We focus solely on securing your financial security and protecting the welfare and happiness of your children - 757-425-5200
  • Key Financial Issues with a Later Life Divorce (Part A)   
    Description: Dealing with a later life divorce can bring its own unique set of problems. If you have shared assets with your spouse, you must get this FREE divorce guide. It is also important to have an experienced Virginia divorce attorney on your side. Hofheimer/Ferrebee represents women only – 757-425-5200.
  • Understanding Marital and Separate Property In a Virginia Divorce (Part B)   
    Description: An experienced divorce attorney can help you with the division of marital and separate property. Learn how to take control over your Virginia divorce and your future with this FREE divorce guide for women in Virginia. Contact the Virginia divorce attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee to get started on your collaborative divorce today – (757) 425-5200.
  • Understanding Marital and Separate Property in a Virginia Divorce (Part A)   
    Description: Learn about marital and separate property and how is affects the division of property in your Virginia divorce. If you have children or shared assets with your spouse, you must get this FREE divorce guide for women in Virginia. It is also important to have an experienced Virginia divorce attorney on your side. Hofheimer/Ferrebee represents Virginia women only – 757-425-5200.
  • Your Friends and Family’s Divorce May Have An Impact On Your Marriage (Part B)   
    Description: There are numerous personal and social factors that may come into play in your own Virginia divorce. Before you bring up the subject of divorce to your husband, you should register for our women-only divorce seminar in Virginia Beach. You will learn about the legal issues you will face in a Virginia divorce. The Virginia divorce lawyers at Hofheimer/Ferrebee represent Virginia women only – 757- 425-5200.
  • Your Friends and Family’s Divorce May Have An Impact On Your Marriage (Part A)   
    Description: Your friends and family member’s divorce may impact your own marriage. Protect yourself and what’s most important to you – get this FREE Virginia divorce guide for women. The Virginia divorce lawyers at Hofheimer/Ferrebee represent Virginia women only – 757-425-5200.
  • Judge’s View Of In-Home Separation (Part B)   
    Description: Before you attempt an in-home separation, it is best to know how a judge will view this act. Learn how to take control over your Virginia divorce and your future with this FREE divorce guide for women in Virginia. Contact the Virginia divorce attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee to get started on your collaborative divorce today – 757-425-5200.
  • Judge’s View Of In-Home Separation (Part A)   
    Description: Before you attempt an in-home separation, it is best to know how a judge will view this act. If you have children or shared assets with your spouse, you must get this FREE divorce guide for women in Virginia. It is also important to have an experienced Virginia divorce attorney on your side. Hofheimer/Ferrebee represents Virginia women only – 757-425-5200.
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  • Second Saturday: What Women Need to Know About Divorce

    Description: Monthly Seminars for Virginia Women Facing Divorce
    If you are a woman who is considering divorce, or perhaps in the early stages of the divorce process, you need to attend this information-packed 3-hour presentation.

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