Protecting your family, one clear decision at a time.
We explain your options, set a plan, and stand with you in and out of court.
Protecting your family, one clear decision at a time.
We explain your options, set a plan, and stand with you in and out of court.
Family Law Services
Focused on Families. Focused on You.
Family Law Services We Offer
Divorce
Divorce can be a challenging and stressful experience. It’s often difficult to know where to begin. Whether you’re dealing with the division of personal property, real estate, business assets, retirement accounts, vehicles, or debts, the Pennington Law Firm
brings extensive experience negotiating settlements and litigating equitable distribution cases across diverse financial portfolios.
We are dedicated to guiding you through the divorce process with professionalism, clear communication, personalized support, and advice you trust.
Custody and Visitation
Child Support Attorney
With child support, you need an attorney who understands Virginia law and how it provides for determining a parent’s support obligation. Further, you also need an attorney who can litigate the enforcement of a child support order. Whether you are a custodial parent or you are a non-custodial parent our attorneys can help. In her time as an Assistant Attorney General for the Division of Child Support Enforcement, Ms. Pennington litigated over 3,000 child support hearings for both initial petitions, motions to modify and enforcement hearings.
She has dealt with cases involving Social Security Disability, voluntary underemployment, and TANF cases involving the Division of Child Support Enforcement. When it comes to child support, Ms. Pennington offers vast experience in not only setting support but litigating any appropriate legal action you may take if the monthly obligation of child support is not met.
Whitney Pennington brings deep child-support experience from her time as an Assistant Attorney General with Virginia’s DCSE, where she litigated 3,000+ hearings spanning initial orders, modifications, and enforcement. She routinely handled complex issues—SSDI, voluntary underemployment, TANF/DCSE cases—and knows how to apply the guidelines to real-world facts. Whether you need support established, adjusted, or enforced, she combines practical negotiation with firm courtroom advocacy to protect your children’s best interests.
Name Change
As a part of divorce, you may wish to change your name. There are also times when a person simply wishes to change their name for a non-fraudulent purpose. The Pennington Law Firm can assist with a name change petition.
Pre-Marital Agreements
Before entering into marriage, a couple may wish to protect themselves financially and prearrange any spousal support or financial obligations that may be incurred as a result of the marriage. A pre-marital agreement allows a couple to consider these issues prior to a divorce when neither party is angry or emotional. If this is the case, the Pennington Law Firm can help you.
Protective Orders
At our firm, we recognize that a client’s safety is paramount and may require a client to seek a protective order. We understand the critical peace of mind and protection these orders provide to individuals who reasonably fear bodily harm, injury, or death.
Our team has also successfully defended clients against protective orders that are taken out maliciously or with ill intent.
Protective orders in Virginia fall into three categories: Emergency Protective Order, Preliminary Protective Order, Permanent Protective Order. Our team understands how each type of protective order works and can work with you on your individual case should a protective order be involved.
Property Settlement Agreements
Negotiating your divorce settlement is a significant and often emotional process. We appreciate the importance of this moment and are committed to guiding you through it with professionalism and care. We work closely with you to address all aspects of the settlement, including child custody and support, spousal support, and the equitable division of assets and debts.
Our experienced team handles property settlement negotiations daily, taking the time to understand your concerns so we can advocate effectively on your behalf throughout the process.
