Family Law & Divorce Representation
Family legal matters can affect nearly every part of your life. From the division of property during a divorce to decisions involving your children, having experienced legal guidance can help you understand your rights and your options.
Divorce & Separation
Divorce can involve important decisions about your finances, property, and future. Wood Hanna Law helps clients navigate divorce and separation matters while working toward a resolution that protects their interests.
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Child Custody
Child custody matters can be difficult and emotional, particularly when parents disagree about what is best for their children. We help parents address custody, visitation, relocation, and other issues involving their children.
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Child Support
Child support is an important part of making sure children have the financial support they need. Wood Hanna Law can help with child support matters and guide parents through the legal process.
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Criminal Defense
Being charged with a crime can have serious consequences for your future. Wood Hanna Law provides criminal defense representation and works to protect your rights throughout the legal process.
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Estate Planning
Planning ahead can help you make important decisions about your property, finances, and family. Wood Hanna Law assists clients with estate planning and creating a plan that reflects their wishes.
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WOOD-HANNA
Experienced Legal Representation in Virginia Beach
When you’re facing a legal matter, you need an attorney who understands both the law and what is at stake for you and your family. Wood-Hanna Law provides personalized legal representation to individuals and families throughout Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads.
Elizabeth Wood-Hanna has practiced law in Virginia since 2006 and brings extensive courtroom experience and a background as a former prosecutor to every case. Whether you’re navigating a divorce, working through a child custody dispute, facing criminal charges, or planning for your family’s future, Wood-Hanna Law is committed to providing clear guidance and strong representation from beginning to end.
Helpful Information
Legal matters can be stressful, especially when you’re unsure what to expect. We’ve answered a few common questions below to help you better understand the legal process and what may be involved in your case.
Common Questions
There are a few questions that commonly come up when speaking with a new client for the first time: What’s going to happen? Do we have to go to court? What should I expect during the legal process? Every situation is different, but understanding what to expect can help you feel more prepared as you move forward.
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What is a PL Hearing?
A pendente lite hearing, often called a PL hearing, addresses temporary matters while a divorce case is pending. Depending on the circumstances, the court may make temporary decisions regarding support, custody, use of property, or other issues until the case is resolved.
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What can I expect at my custody hearing?
A custody hearing gives both parents an opportunity to present information about what they believe is in their child’s best interests. The case may involve testimony, witnesses, documents, and other evidence, so understanding the process and preparing ahead of time can be important.
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Why Choose Wood-Hanna Law?
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY
Elizabeth Wood-Hanna has practiced law in Virginia since 2006 and has represented clients in a wide range of family-law and criminal matters.
PERSONALIZED REPRESENTATION
Every legal matter has different circumstances, priorities, and potential outcomes. Wood-Hanna Law takes the time to understand your situation and provide representation tailored to your needs.
COURTROOM EXPERIENCE
Legal matters don’t always stay outside the courtroom. Elizabeth brings significant courtroom experience to cases involving family law and criminal defense.
FORMER PROSECUTOR
Before focusing on representing clients, Elizabeth served as a prosecutor. That experience provides valuable insight into how criminal cases are evaluated and prosecuted.
Talk With a Virginia Beach Attorney
You don’t have to navigate a legal matter alone. Wood-Hanna Law provides personalized legal representation for individuals and families throughout Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your situation, understand your options, and determine the appropriate next steps.
What Our Clients Say
Our clients are at the center of everything we do. We believe that effective representation starts with listening, understanding the situation, and taking the time to help each client make informed decisions.
Liz Wood gave me a VERY informative initial consultation. She was very knowledgeable and confident regarding my situation. We were able to settle the case before court (even through the opposing counsel was awful to work with) and the outcome was mainly in MY favor!! I’m happy and would definitely work with Ms. Wood again!!
Rachel Anne
Elizabeth has represented me a couple times with some tenant issues. She was very quick to send out the letters and gave me some great advice on how to handle late payments.
She is very professional and will even work nights and weekends if needed to get the job done
Ben Munson
Ms. Wood was a pleasure to work with over the past year from the moment we met she approached my case custody with fire and determination. She made sure that all of the correct paperwork was filed quickly and correctly. She gave me her word that i would end up with my son and that is exactly what happened. No matter what time i called or text she would reply quickly and reassure me that things would work out for me.
Ralph Pressley Sr.
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