3. Phoebe P. Hall
A graduate of
Georgetown
University Law
School, Mrs. Hall is a
founding member at
Hall & Hall. She
focuses her practice on
Wills, Estates, Trusts,
Family Law and Elder
Law, including
Medicaid and VA
Benefits.
4. Franklin P. Hall
Before Co-Founding Hall
& Hall, Mr. Hall obtained
his Juris Doctor and
Master’s Degrees from
American University.
The Hon. Franklin P.
Hall has a rich history of
public service, including
advocating for the
elderly. He is an effective
champion for our elder
law clients, as well as a
certified Veteran’s
attorney.
5. Julie M. Cillo
An Honors graduate of
Dartmouth College of
and a cum laude graduate
of American University’s
College of Law, Ms.
Cillo is a recognized
leader in family law. She
focuses her practice on
litigation and
negotiations of complex
divorce, custody and
support matters.
6. Gwen M. Massie
A cum laude graduate
of University of
Kentucky and a
graduate of University
of Richmond School
of Law, Ms. Massie is
a strong advocate for
her clients. She
focuses her practice on
family law, divorce
and custody.
8. There are three basic
documents everyone
should have: a Will, a
Power of Attorney and an
Advance Medical
Directive. Some people
need Trusts, Special
Needs Trusts, Asset
Protection Planning, or
help with blended
families. We can help you
create the plan and
documents that are right
for you.
WILLS
9. A Guardian or
Conservator may become
necessary when a parent
or a loved one becomes
physically or mentally
incapacitated or becomes
a victim of elder fraud or
for a disabled or autistic
child. We can help you
determine the right
solution. Sometimes we
can help you plan ahead
so Guardianship doesn’t
become necessary.
GUARDIANS
10. Making the right plan for
seniors and helping them
protect assets is important
to us. Estate and Long
Term Care Planning can
provide necessary
protections. Diseases
such as Alzheimer’s or
Parkinson’s create special
needs. Our VA Certified
Attorneys can help plan
for Medicaid or Veterans
Benefits for Aid &
Attendance.
ELDER LAW
11. When parents separate or
divorce they want to
make good plans for their
children. We help with
this, and we also can help
when circumstances
change so as to cause
reevaluations. We know
your kids matter more
than anything, and we are
here to help. The right
parenting plan can make
a big difference.
CUSTODY
&
SUPPORT
12. Our experienced
attorneys represent
clients in both contested
and uncontested matters.
We match our services to
your unique needs. We
have strong litigators,
negotiators, and
mediators. We work hard
to reach agreements or
fight for you in Court. We
help you find the process
and solution that is right
for you.
DIVORCE
13. If you are engaged to be
married or wondering if a
prenuptial agreement
may be right for you, we
can help you decide.
Each person's situation is
different, and the plan
needs to fit your
particular situation. For
many people, a prenuptial
agreement can save a lot
of problems down the
road. It can provide
important protection.
PRENUPTIAL
AGREEMENTS
14. WHAT SOME OF OUR
CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY…
I trust them to look after my legal matters. They were highly recommended to me and I can
see exactly why. DC
They have been trusted advisors for my family for generations. We have been well taken
care of. MR
When things were really difficult, they made a real difference. JL
Having used their services, I wouldn’t go anywhere else. SM
The personal attention to my case was wonderful. They are easy to work with and very
professional. DS
I feel comfortable in their office and appreciate the way they have represented me.
15. Frequently Asked Questions
What are the grounds for divorce in Virginia?
• There are 4 fault grounds upon which a spouse can file
for in Virginia - adultery, cruelty, willful desertion or
abandonment, and conviction of a felony that resulted in
confinement for more than one year. There is one no-fault
ground - living separate and apart without cohabitation
and without interruption for a period of at least one year.
If the parties do not have children and have executed a
property settlement agreement, they can file for a no-fault
divorce after six months.
16. Frequently Asked Questions
What is spousal support and who gets it?
• Spousal support, sometimes referred to as alimony, is
money paid by one spouse to the other after the divorce
for the purpose of providing monthly income if the court
determines there is a financial need and the payor spouse
has the ability to pay. Both spouses can request spousal
support, and the Court determines whether a spouse is
entitled to any support, the amount, and duration of the
support based on the factors of Va. Code section 20-
107.1.
17. Frequently Asked Questions
How long do you have to be separated before you can
file for a divorce?
• In Virginia, if you have been living separate and apart
without cohabitation and without interruption
continuously for a period of one year or more you may
file for divorce on that ground. If you have no minor
children with your spouse and you and your spouse have
executed a separation and property settlement agreement
you may file for divorce after having lived separate and
apart for six months.
18. Frequently Asked Questions
What is a guardian ad litem?
• An attorney who is appointed by the court to represent the best
interests of the child(ren) in a custody dispute.
Who pays for the guardian ad litem?
• The court may order one or both parties to advance the retainer
for the guardian ad litem in a circuit court case and then apportion
the remaining sums owed at the end of the case. Usually in
juvenile court cases there is no advance retainer required and a
bill is submitted by the guardian at the close of the case and the
court determines who is to pay the bill.
How does a guardian ad litem get appointed?
• A judge has the authority to appoint a guardian ad litem in a
custody case. One or both of the parties may ask the Court to
appoint a guardian and if the court finds that good cause has been
shown a guardian may be appointed.
