Divorce Law

What is Divorce Law?

Divorce law governs the legal dissolution of a marriage. This can involve negotiating the division of assets, child custody, and spousal support. James Carter helps clients navigate the emotional and legal challenges of divorce, whether it is contested, uncontested, or involves high-conflict situations.

Types of Divorce:

Uncontested Divorce: Both parties agree on key issues, making the process smoother and quicker.
Contested Divorce: When spouses cannot agree, the court must intervene to resolve disputes.
No-Fault Divorce: Neither party is required to prove wrongdoing, reducing the need for adversarial proceedings.

Key Issues in Divorce:

Asset Division: Determining how to divide marital property, assets, and debts fairly.
Spousal Support: Establishing financial support, often referred to as alimony, for the dependent spouse.
Child Custody and Support: Deciding who will have custody of the children and the amount of financial support required.

Why You Need Legal Representation in Divorce:

Fair Negotiation: A lawyer ensures your interests are protected during negotiations.
Emotional Support: Divorce can be emotionally challenging, and having a legal advocate can help you stay focused on your future.
Legal Expertise: A divorce lawyer can guide you through complex legal procedures and ensure that your rights are upheld.

Elliott B. Bender

Elliott Bruce Bender is the founder of Bender Law Group, a Richmond law firm serving clients throughout Virginia in the areas of criminal law and traffic defense, family law, civil litigation and personal injury. An experienced courtroom lawyer, Mr. Bender prepares every case as if it were headed to trial.

He settles cases when the offer is in his clients’ best interest but is always ready to fully litigate the matter in court if that’s what it takes to get the best result for his client.A native of Richmond, Mr. Bender received his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Radford University.

His J.D. law degree was earned from the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center at Touro College in New York, where he was an Associate Editor of the Touro International Law Review. As part of his law school studies, Mr. Bender spent a summer at the Moscow State University Law School in Russia where he studied International Law.

His legal internships included working for the Honorable Francis X. Altimari of the U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, and for the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.Mr. Bender is admitted to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as courts in New Jersey and Washington, D.C. He is additionally admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western District of Virginia and the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

Mr. Bender is a member of the Richmond Criminal Bar, Henrico County Bar Association, Chesterfield County Bar Association, Virginia Association of Criminal Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

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David C. Reinhardt

David Reinhardt practices criminal law, civil litigation and personal injury law at the Bender Law Group, serving clients in Richmond and throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Prior to Joining Bender Law Group, Mr. Reinhardt served as an Assistant Public Defender in the Lynchburg Public Defender’s Office. He additionally has firsthand experience in the construction industry. These experiences make Mr. Reinhardt an excellent choice not only as a criminal defense lawyer but also as an attorney to handle civil litigation involving breach of contract claims and the full range of disputes which may arise in construction litigation.

Mr. Reinhardt is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and he is a Certified Attorney with the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission, holding both Misdemeanor and Felony Certifications. He has received the Client’s Choice Award from the legal website AVVO.

A native of Richmond, Mr. Reinhardt received his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and later earned his Law Degree from the University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law, to which he won an Academic Scholarship.

David Reinhardt practices criminal law, civil litigation and personal injury law at the Bender Law Group, serving clients in Richmond and throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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