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Child Custody & Visitation

Virginia Beach Child Custody & Visitation Attorney

Assisting Clients With Child Custody Matters in Virginia

We are talking about the most precious thing there is to a parent. How much time do I get to spend with my child? It gets complicated real quick.

We use some antiquated legal terms in Virginia that confuse people. Sole Legal Custody, Joint Legal Custody, Sole Physical Custody, Shared Physical Custody, Primary Physical Custody, Primary Residence For School Purposes, Visitation to the Non-Custodial Parent, Set Schedule, Reasonable and Liberal Visitation, Parenting Time.

Don’t get hung up on labels. This is not a one size fits all situation. There are combinations and solutions that we can help you develop, and help you prove.

Our Virginia Beach family law attorney can help you settle your case with a Consent Order that avoids a custody hearing, or we can help you present a highly contested, vigorously disputed, custody case that resolves the best interest of your child.

These cases can he heard on their own merits based on petitions in Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, or as part of the overall Divorce case in Circuit Court.

Hallauer Law Firm, led by experienced Virginia Beach child custody attorney and certified guardian ad litem Scott Hallauer, prioritizes the best interests of the child above all. It is important to recognize that our Virginia family courts take this same view.

Whatever the specific hurdles you face — or if you simply want to protect your fathers' rights or mothers' rights and avoid unnecessary complications — our family law firm is here to help.

Contact us online or call (757) 474-0089 for a free consultation with our dedicated family attorney. We’ve helped countless families emerge from their divorce cases with their relationships intact.

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A Navy Lawyer in a Navy Town Meet Attorney Scott F. Hallauer
Scott Hallauer is a seasoned trial attorney based in Virginia Beach, with a distinguished background as a former prosecutor and a Reserve Navy JAG Corps Officer. He brings decades of legal experience, offering dedicated representation in criminal defense, family law, traffic matters, personal injury, and military law. A graduate of Loyola University School of Law, Scott began his legal career in the Navy JAG Corps and later served as a prosecutor in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Since founding his own firm in 2006, he has used his deep courtroom experience to defend clients across the Tidewater region. CAPT Hallauer continues to serve in the Navy Reserve and has earned multiple military honors for his service.

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Four Reasons to Choose Hallauer Law Firm
  • 28 Years of Experience
    Our lead attorney has over two decades of experience helping clients throughout Hampton Roads.
  • Reserve JAG Officer & Former Prosecutor
    Attorney Hallauer's unique experience as a JAG Officer and Prosecutor offers a strategic advantage to his clients.
  • Military Discounts
    As gratitude for their service, we offer discounts to all military members, dependents, and veterans.
  • Free Consultations
    Your initial consultation is always free and confidential.
  • Virginia State Bar
  • Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association
  • Virginia Beach Bar Association
  • Navy Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals
  • United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia

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