Business Details
Trusted Family & Divorce Law Services in Northern Virginia
Roop Law Firm PLLC is a client-centered family and divorce law practice dedicated to resolving legal matters with dignity and care. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in family law, including litigation, mediation, and collaborative divorce, serving clients across Northern Virginia. We prioritize preserving family relationships while addressing complex issues like child custody, spousal support, and asset division.Recognized for excellence through awards like Best Lawyers in America Tier 1 rankings and AV Preeminent ratings, our team combines legal expertise with empathy to guide clients through traumatic transitions. We focus on minimizing conflict through settlement strategies but remain prepared to advocate fiercely in court when necessary, ensuring tailored solutions that align with each family's unique needs.
Services
Divorce and Litigation
Military Divorce
Collaborative Divorce
Mediation Services
Child Support
Custody Evaluations
Spousal Support
Asset Division
Relocation Cases
Supervised Visitation
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years of combined experience in family law
- AV Preeminent-rated attorneys for legal skill and ethics
- Specialized collaborative divorce options available
- Recognized military divorce case expertise
- Client-centered approach prioritizing family preservation
Associations and certifications
- Best Lawyers in America
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
What people say
Professional expertise
Compassionate representation
Successful outcomes
Dedicated service
Legal excellence
Services
Divorce and Litigation
Our firm handles complex divorce cases with strategic courtroom representation when necessary. We focus on protecting client assets and custody rights while minimizing emotional distress. Our attorneys have collectively argued thousands of motions and trials, serving high-profile clients including CEOs and celebrities. We prioritize settlement negotiations but maintain aggressive advocacy when litigation becomes unavoidable.
Military Divorce
Specialized handling of military divorce cases involving unique federal regulations and benefits. We address complex issues like retirement division under USFPA, TRICARE coverage, and Survivor Benefit Plans. Our expertise ensures proper valuation and distribution of military-specific assets while protecting clients' entitled benefits through detailed legal analysis and strategic negotiation.
Collaborative Divorce
Structured alternative dispute resolution process emphasizing cooperative problem-solving without litigation. Certified collaborative attorneys work with financial specialists and mental health professionals to create comprehensive solutions. This approach maintains open communication while addressing child custody, financial division, and parenting plans through mutually beneficial agreements rather than adversarial court decisions.
Child Custody
Comprehensive legal guidance for physical and legal custody determinations considering children's best interests. Our attorneys address visitation schedules, decision-making authority, and relocation issues using combined legal and social work expertise. We develop tailored parenting plans that balance parental rights with children's developmental needs through mediation or courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Spousal Support
Strategic representation for temporary or permanent spousal support determinations. We analyze lifestyle factors, earning capacities, and marital duration to establish fair support arrangements. Our approach considers tax implications and long-term financial impacts while addressing fault issues and ensuring proper enforcement through court orders when required.
People
David E. Roop, Jr.
Attorney
Cum laude Notre Dame graduate and honors University of Maryland Law alumnus with extensive family law experience in Virginia, Maryland, and DC jurisdictions.
Alex H. Xanttopoulos
Attorney
Specializes in family law with over a decade of experience at this firm, handling complex divorce and custody matters across Northern Virginia courts.
Jennifer M. Babounakis
Attorney
Former clinical social worker with family counseling expertise, combining legal and psychological perspectives in family law cases since graduating from Penn State Dickinson Law.
Tania L. Klam
Attorney
George Mason University cum laude graduate with legal practice in Virginia, DC, New York, and Florida jurisdictions, focusing on family law matters since 2009.
Komal H. Khan
Attorney
Family law specialist since 2012 with experience in divorce, child custody, domestic violence, and equitable distribution cases across Virginia courts.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce litigation, collaborative divorce, child custody, spousal support, military divorce cases, and complex asset division matters.
Do you handle cases outside Northern Virginia?
While based in Vienna, we represent clients across Virginia jurisdictions and Washington D.C. for family law matters.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
Our client-centered approach combines decades of litigation experience with collaborative methods to preserve family relationships during legal transitions.
How do you handle military divorce cases?
We specialize in military divorce complexities including federal regulations, retirement benefits, and TRICARE coverage issues specific to service members.
Can I schedule an initial consultation?
Yes, contact us at (703) 442-0040 to schedule a consultation for personalized legal guidance with our family law attorneys.
What payment options are available?
We offer traditional hourly billing arrangements with detailed cost estimates provided during initial case evaluations.
