Virginia Beach Divorce & Family Law Services
Family law matters can affect your family, finances, property, and future. Wood-Hanna Law helps individuals and families throughout Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads understand their legal options and navigate the Virginia legal process.
Divorce & Separation
Divorce and separation can involve important decisions about property, finances, spousal support, child custody, child support, and other issues. Wood-Hanna Law represents clients in Virginia Beach and throughout Hampton Roads in divorce and separation matters, providing personalized legal guidance throughout the process.
Whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, an attorney can help you understand your rights, identify the issues that need to be addressed, and work toward a resolution that reflects your circumstances.learn more
Child Custody
Child custody and visitation matters can be challenging when parents disagree about parenting arrangements or what is in their child’s best interests. Wood-Hanna Law helps parents navigate custody disputes, visitation, relocation, and related family law matters in Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads.
Elizabeth Wood-Hanna provides legal guidance and representation designed to help parents understand their rights, prepare for the legal process, and address the issues involved in their particular custody matter.learn more
Child Support
Child support establishes the financial responsibilities parents have toward their children. Wood-Hanna Law assists clients with child support matters, including establishing, modifying, and addressing support obligations.
If your circumstances have changed or you have questions about an existing child support order, legal guidance can help you understand your options under Virginia law.
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Criminal Defense
Being charged with a crime can have serious consequences for your future, freedom, and family. Wood-Hanna Law provides experienced criminal defense representation to individuals facing criminal charges in Virginia Beach and throughout Hampton Roads. As a former prosecutor and experienced trial attorney, Elizabeth Wood-Hanna understands both sides of the criminal justice system and works to protect her clients’ rights throughout the legal process.
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Estate Planning
Planning ahead can help protect your family, property, and financial interests. Wood-Hanna Law provides personalized estate planning services for individuals and families in Virginia Beach and throughout Hampton Roads. We can help you understand your options and create an estate plan that reflects your wishes and provides greater clarity for the future.
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Experienced Legal Representation in Virginia Beach
Choosing an attorney is an important decision when your family, finances, or future may be affected by a legal matter. Wood-Hanna Law provides personalized representation with an emphasis on understanding each client’s circumstances and explaining the legal process clearly.
Elizabeth Wood-Hanna has practiced law in Virginia since 2006. Before entering private practice, she served as a prosecutor in Norfolk and Portsmouth. Her experience includes family law, divorce, child custody, child support, and criminal defense matters.
She has also conducted more than 50 jury trials and has experience appearing in courts throughout Hampton Roads. That courtroom experience can be particularly important when a legal matter cannot be resolved through an agreement and requires litigation.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 family law and criminal matters.
PERSONALIZED REPRESENTATION
Every divorce, custody dispute, child support matter, and legal case involves different circumstances. Wood-Hanna Law takes the time to understand the issues affecting each client and provide legal guidance based on their individual situation.
EXTENSIVE COURTROOM EXPERIENCE
Legal matters do not always stay outside the courtroom. With more than 50 jury trials and experience practicing throughout Hampton Roads, Elizabeth brings substantial litigation experience to matters requiring courtroom representation.
FORMER PROSECUTOR
Before focusing on representing clients, Elizabeth served as a prosecutor in Norfolk and Portsmouth. Her background provides experience from both sides of the criminal justice system.
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You do not have to navigate a divorce, custody dispute, child support matter, or other legal issue without guidance. Wood-Hanna Law provides personalized legal representation to individuals and families in Virginia Beach and throughout Hampton Roads.
Schedule A Consultation to discuss your circumstances, understand your legal 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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