Fairfax County Family Court Lawyer  

Northern Virginia Family Law and International Law Attorney

Integrity and respect among judges and opposing attorneys is the most important asset your divorce law firm brings to the table. The northern Virginia law firm of Schwartz & Associates, LLC, has earned recognition for standing firmly for our clients' rights and best interests, and obtaining divorce settlement solutions that make sense for everyone involved. Opposing attorneys, judges, and mediators throughout northern Virginia know that our proposals for a settlement will be well-researched, clearly presented, and fair for all parties. The result is a cost-effective resolution that will serve your best interest long after the dust settles on your case. If you are in the process of filing for divorce, or have other family law needs, contact us to schedule a consultation.

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Attorney Philip Schwartz brings a combination of nearly 40 years of family law, international law, and tax law experience to every case. His list of credentials, awards, and peer recognitions are extensive, including Diplomat of the American College of Family Law Trial Lawyers, an organization limited to 100 lawyers nationwide, in which Philip Schwartz is the only Virginia lawyer to have ever been inducted; Founding Fellow and Past President of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; Fellow and Past Vice President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; and Member of the US Secretary of State's Advisory Committee on Private International Law. He has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America by his peers and has been named one of Washington Magazine's best divorce lawyers. In addition, he has earned a listing in the Guide to the World's Leading Litigation Attorneys.

What our experience means to you

Our approach to international and U.S. family law is simple. You cannot do your client any good if you do not have the respect of the judges, jury members, and opposing attorneys. Because of the recognition and respect we have earned throughout the family courts, we are generally able to achieve a fair settlement without the emotions and high cost of a family court battle. However, when the opposing side doesn't want to settle fairly, we use all of our experience and knowledge to fight for a successful judgment for our client.

We take a common sense approach to helping our clients reach a fair and cost-effective settlement. Our first objective is to get past the emotional phase of divorce litigation. We will be honest with you about whether we think you are thinking clearly when fighting for marital property. We will take the time to clearly explain how your decisions are likely to affect the final settlement, and how the final settlement will affect your future.

If you are considering a divorce or have another family law matter, you will have a lot of decisions to make. Your most important decision will be which family law attorney to hire. Contact us to schedule a consultation about our fair, honest, and effective approach to family law.