Family Law in Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads

A Clearer Path Forward Through Family Change

Divorce, custody, support, adoption, parental rights, separation agreements, and guardianship guidance with direct attorney attention.

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The Counsel Room

Find the family-law path that fits the decision in front of you.

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Every family’s path is different. We’ll help you find the right next step.Explore Your Options

The Counsel Room

The work starts with listening, then turns into a plan.

Attorney Clay Chick works directly with clients throughout the legal process.

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  1. 01

    Talk

    We start with a conversation about what you’re facing and what matters most.

  2. 02

    Understand

    We listen closely and ask questions to understand your situation and goals.

  3. 03

    Prepare

    We develop a plan tailored to your needs and the realities of your case.

  4. 04

    Move forward

    We put the plan into action and continue to guide you at every step.

Discuss Your Next Step

Personal attention when family decisions feel heavy.

“Clay got our child custody issue immediately settled and had a great strategy to work with the opposing counsel to come to a fair agreement/order in a very tense and high stress time for us and treated me with a lot of respect during this hard time.”
— Audrey, child custody issue settled
  • Practicing since 2009
  • 2026 Martindale-Hubbell Silver Client Champion award