Family Law & Divorce

When dealing with family law issues, it is important to be represented by an attorney who understands the emotional toll the legal process can take on you. The attorneys at Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. are compassionate and know how to get results.

We support you through this difficult time, advising you about the best course of action for your family. We keep you updated on your case so you fully understand your options. With our help, you can begin to focus on the future of your family.

If you are going through a divorce, there are  many issues you must consider.  We have experience to handle all legal matter related to divorce:

• Separation agreements. Choosing to separate from your spouse is never an easy decision. Our law firm can help you draft a separation agreement that details issues such as property division, spousal support, child custody and child support
• No-fault and contested divorce. In Virginia, an uncontested divorce can be granted on no-fault grounds if both people agree to terms. When the divorcing parties cannot come to an agreement on all matters, the divorce is contested and a trial is necessary. Our attorneys help you determine whether your divorce must be contested and whether fault grounds apply to your situation.

Kelly Roberts – Family Law & Civil Litigation Attorney

Albemarle County native, Kelly Roberts, joined the firm in 2015. She spent the first eight years of her practice in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area practicing civil litigation, with an emphasis in family law. In times of chaos, Ms. Roberts’ sympathetic ear has brought comfort to many clients. Do not let her kind demeanor fool you – she knows when to be aggressive. Ms. Roberts’ approachable style aids in the often confusing legal maze faced by most clients.

Ms. Roberts represents clients in the areas of divorce, marriage and partnerships, custody, visitation, support, civil litigation, and traffic violations.

After graduation from Mary Baldwin College in 2003 with her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Ms. Roberts attended Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, receiving her Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 2006. Ms. Roberts was admitted to practice in 2007 to the Virginia State Bar, and is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Ms. Roberts had the honor of serving as Staff Attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia’s Tidewater Office from 2008 until 2014, when she moved back to Albemarle County with her Husband and family.