Suffolk Family Law Attorney
Representing Families with Experience and Compassion
Facing a family law matter is difficult, and the outcomes can impact many parts of your life.
From a legal perspective, court rulings can have significantly affect property division, child custody, spousal support, and much more. On a personal level, legal decisions can take an emotional toll and drive a wedge between you and your loved ones.
Family law issues affect your finances as well. You may be forced to spend more money than you have to satisfy a court’s decision. Poor representation can lead to a bad decision, meaning you must challenge a ruling. This situation causes fees to increase quickly.
Most importantly, a legal struggle directly impacts your relationship with your family. Without proper legal guidance, you can lose the right to see your loved ones.
It takes a special legal professional to approach each family law matter with empathy and know-how. The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller is equipped to help Suffolk residents dealing with complex family legal issues.
With a demonstrated track record of success, our team understands the importance of handling each case with care, sensitivity, and professionalism. From divorce and custody battles to adoptions and domestic abuse cases, our firm is here to stand by your side and help your family achieve its best results.
To schedule time with our family lawyers, call our office at (757) 267-4949.
Divorce in Suffolk
Divorce can be an extremely emotional and complicated process, and our firm is here to offer top-notch legal guidance.
We are here to help you reach a fair conclusion for your marriage dissolution.
Child Custody and Support
The court considers many factors when deciding on a child’s best interests. Such considerations include the parents' financial situation, living arrangement, and the child's relationship with each parent.
Sometimes, disputes arise between parents, and they cannot reach a custody agreement. This is where our firm comes in. We are family law attorneys who provide knowledge guidance. Our goal is to make sure the kids are protected alongside both parents' rights.
Property Division
Fairly dividing assets such as homes, cars, and investments is a challenge. Even the most amicable negotiations are complex, and our team is here to help ensure that both parties receive an equitable resolution.
Domestic Violence or Abuse
Domestic violence refers to direct assault or battery among family members. This is a criminal act, and it may require police involvement.
Domestic abuse refers to behaviors that aren’t necessarily illegal, but they can still traumatize the victim. Examples include belittlement, humiliation, isolation, control, infidelity, and so on.
Our firm is prepared to handle either offense. We can help protect victims with restraining order requests, and we will work to make sure the abused spouse is fairly compensated in a divorce. The lawyers on our team are also prepared to defend you against false accusations, helping protect your rights.
Establishing Paternity in Suffolk
“Paternity” is the legal term for fatherhood. You can be a child’s biological father and still have no legal relationship with them.
To gain your fathers’ rights, you must establish paternity. Doing so benefits both you and the child. Paternity often gives the child a sense of identity and belonging, and it allows them access to important benefits such as inheritance, health insurance, and Social Security benefits.
For fathers, establishing paternity can grant custody or visitation rights. It also protects the relationship from others who would claim fatherhood.
When it comes to paternity issues, our firm is here to guide your steps. Your case may involve genetic testing, negotiating with the other parent, and representing your interests in court. Paternity issues are sensitive and emotional, but with the right legal representation, you can navigate the process with confidence and peace of mind.
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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- 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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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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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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Mr. Miller and his team worked diligently on my case and I am forever truly greatly. It was a long process but with prayer and fasting, I had faith in Mr. Miller and his team to get the results that I prayed for. They were straight forward and very patient at the same time. My husband is the one who search for lawyers/attorneys and Mr. Miller was the first and only choice. I can't say enough how grateful I am for all your hard work and fight that you did behind the scenes. God bless you Mr. Miller and your whole team.- M. Sellers
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- R. Wiseman
Got a referral from a friend. "Call this guy I heard he's good." With much skepticism I called.
Dan did an excellent job for me. You will notice immediately he is smart, decisive, no nonsense and many more great qualities you want in a lawyer. It took very little time to see I just hired one of the best lawyers I've ever met.Professionally speaking, If you want somebody to tell you all the wonderful things that make you feel all fuzzy and warm its not Dan in my opinion.
However, if you want a highly intelligent, brutally honest, focused, driven lawyer that will shoot straight every time AND go the extra mile to make sure no rock is left unturned... Dan is the man!
A Track Record of Success
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Protective Order
Our client's estranged wife had filed a protective order to prohibit him from having contact with her to gain exclusive use and possession of the home. We were successful in showing that she had motive to fabricate and that had consulted with an attorney regarding getting our client out of her house days before filing the request for a protective order.
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Pre Litigation Defense – Rape
Our client was the respondent of a protective order wherein the petitioner alleged that she was raped. She sought a two-year protective order and was seeking to have detectives assist in securing warrants against him. We suspect that the admissions made on cross-examination by the alleged victim at the hearing will prevent the Commonwealth from bringing any charges.
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Protective Order
Our client's estranged wife had filed a protective order to prohibit him from having contact with her to gain exclusive use and possession of the home. We were successful in showing that she had motive to fabricate and that had consulted with an attorney regarding getting our client out of her house days before filing the request for a protective order.
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Driving Under the Influence 4th Offense– Bond Hearing
Our client was charged with fourth offense driving under the influence. Based upon his age and pre-existing health conditions, we were able to show that jail was an unsafe place. Our client was released on house arrest conditioned upon his wearing SCRAM bracelet which tracks his location and ensures that he does not consume alcohol.
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Violation of Protective Order – Appeal
Our client was under a protective order to have no hostile contact with his family. The Commonwealth alleged that based upon several text exchanges that he had threatened his teenage children. Without the assistance of counsel, he received 90 days of active incarceration in lower Court. On appeal we were able to reduce his confinement to 24 hours – time served.
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Breaking and Entering with Intent to Commit Misdemeanor
Our client was charged with breaking and entering with intent to commit a misdemeanor, but the Commonwealth agreed to dismiss the charge at the preliminary hearing stage against our client who suffered severe and debilitating mental illness.