
Virginia Beach Child Custody Attorney
Trust an Experienced Custody Lawyer in Virginia Beach
In a divorce case, child custody and visitation orders are often the most hotly contested issues. As a parent, you are deeply concerned about your child’s well-being and future. It is imperative that you hire an experienced family law firm to represent you to secure the most favorable outcome possible.
With more than two decades of experience, The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller has helped our clients obtain the results they deserve. Our Virginia Beach child custody attorneys understands the sensitive nature of children being involved in divorce and the importance of ensuring a court’s orders are enforced after the divorce.
Need a child custody lawyer in Virginia Beach? Contact us online or call (757) 267-4949 for a consultation!
Virginia Child Custody Laws
Virginia child custody laws allow for joint legal and physical custody, as well as grandparent visitation right's. But before determining custody, the court often gives substantial weight to the child’s best interests.
Why Is It Important To Have a Child Custody Attorney?
When it comes to matters of child custody, it is crucial to have an experienced attorney by your side who can navigate the complexities of Virginia's child custody laws. At The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller, our Virginia Beach child custody attorney has a deep understanding of the legal system and will work tirelessly to protect your rights and the best interests of your children.
Why hire a child custody attorney?
- Expertise: Our attorney specializes in child custody cases and has extensive knowledge of Virginia's child custody laws. They can provide you with the guidance and support you need to navigate the legal process.
- Objective advice: Emotions can run high during child custody disputes. Having an attorney can provide you with objective advice and help you make sound decisions based on the best interests of your children.
- Legal strategy: Our attorney will develop a strategic plan tailored to your unique situation. They will gather evidence, negotiate with the other party, and advocate for your rights in court if necessary.
- Protecting your rights: Child custody cases can be complex, and it's important to have someone who will fight for your rights as a parent. Our attorney will ensure that your voice is heard and that your rights are protected throughout the process.
Don't navigate the challenging process of child custody alone. Contact The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller today to schedule a consultation with our experienced Virginia Beach child custody attorney.
Can a Child Choose Their Primary Custodian in Virginia?
Children in Virginia can sometimes choose which parent they want to live with, but they must meet certain criteria first. It should be noted that this "choice" is more of an opinion given by the child that the court will consider.
The state has no standardized age minimum for this choice or opinion. Normally, it considers the opinions of a child around 14 or older, but that can fluctuate. Children as young as 8 could be granted this privilege, but even kids older than 14 could be denied.
Ultimately, the court must determine whether it trusts the child’s reasoning. The child must have a level of intelligence, maturity, and understanding to sway the court. If, for instance, a child simply wants to live with the more lenient parent, that’s not enough to give them choosing power.


Let Our Virginia Beach Child Custody Lawyer Protect Your Rights & Best Interests
The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller offer clients skilled and comprehensive family law services. When you obtain the legal services of our Virginia Beach child custody attorney, you will receive personalized case strategies, quality representation, and a lawyer who will pursue the best results possible. Our team is skilled in divorce cases and can help establish child custody and child support agreements.
We do everything with the utmost compassion and respect to help you through this difficult time. We provide quality representation to clients throughout Southeastern Virginia, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and all of the Hampton Roads area.
Whether you need legal assistance to come to an agreement on matters of child custody and visitation or to modify a current court order, contact us and request a consultation today! Call (757) 267-4949.

Read Our Client Testimonials
At The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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Mr. Miller is phenomenal. You can sense that he genuinely care about your case. He realizes how much a case can impact a person for the rest of their lives and will try to do anything from his knowledge, experience, and will power to help you get the best results. Words can not describe how I am so pleased to have gone through with my case with Mr. Miller. I will never forget him and I will recommend anyone to him.- Client
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- T. Neilan
Excellent Attorney!
Daniel J. Miller is an absolute pleasure to speak with and conduct business with! Very intelligent, knowledgeable of the law, friendly, and professional! I was very pleased with the outcome of my case and will be hiring him for my future legal needs.
I highly recommend Daniel J. Miller for your legal issues and needs.Don't let cost be a detractant, you get what you pay for. And Premium Representation comes with a premium cost, but is well worth it!
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- M. War
Unfortunately I have had to use The most professional courteous reliable and hard working Law Offices of Daniel J Miller. Upon the arrival at the start of my case to the departure at the end of my case, Mr. Miller and Mr. Weaver from the start of consultation knew what I was up against and delivered more than I expected from any lawyer in Virginia to do for me. I had an on going custody battle and now have my son full time and out of harm's way. I am extremely pleased with the services I was provided. I HIGHLY recommend this firm if you want the best possible outcome for your case.
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I hired Mr. Miller initially for a bond hearing . I decided to retain his services for the case itself . I was facing two felony charges as well as a failure to appear charge . While there were witnesses that were able to identify me, I walked out of Virginia Beach Courthouse with only a misdemeanor thanks to Mr. Miller's representation . I work in the healthcare profession and expressed to Mr. Miller the importance of avoiding a felony charge and he made it happen. I am forever grateful and will highly recommend him . Mr. Miller will always represent myself as well as family members if need be in the future . Again thank you Mr. Miller for using your knowledge to keep me from being a convicted felon and also saving my career.- C. Dickens
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- B. Baby
Call Dan Miller now - you need look no further for the best divorce attorney in Hampton Roads. Divorce is not an easy situation but it is even worse if you do not have good representation.
I was in the midst of a divorce and my case was with a firm that was not representing me fairly and not answering my questions. I was at a loss and dreaded going to court. Then a friend told me of Dan Miller. I wish I had found this firm in the beginning! From the first hour of turning my case over to this office I stopped worrying. I knew I had made the right choice and my case was in good hands. Dan Miller was professional, and he fought for me and I was very happy with the way he handled my case. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
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