Randall J. Borden represents Arlington County clients in divorce, custody, support, and modification matters throughout Rosslyn, Clarendon, Ballston, Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Shirlington. We appear regularly in the Arlington Circuit Court and the Arlington Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court at the courthouse on North Courthouse Road.
Arlington’s family-law docket reflects a dense, well-educated, high-earning population with a significant federal-government, military, and contractor presence. Many cases involve security-cleared employment, deferred compensation, equity awards, and cross-jurisdictional custody questions for parents who commute into the District of Columbia. The county’s small geographic footprint and high property values create their own set of issues in equitable distribution.
Arlington County Family-Law Services
- Divorce — contested and uncontested
- Contested Divorce
- Uncontested Divorce
- High-Asset Divorce — federal-employee benefits, equity comp
- Child Custody & Visitation — including cross-jurisdictional issues with DC
- Child Support
- Spousal Support — calibrated to Arlington’s cost of living
- Property Division — condos, townhouses, and high-rise real estate
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Custody and Support Modification
- Family Law Mediation
Arlington County Family-Law Courts
Arlington Circuit Court
1425 N Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22201. Original jurisdiction over divorce, equitable distribution, and spousal support. Also hears appeals from the J&DR court.
Arlington J&DR District Court
Original jurisdiction over custody, visitation, child support, paternity, and protective-order matters.
Arlington-Specific Issues
Cross-Border Custody (Virginia / DC)
Many Arlington families have one parent in Virginia and one in DC. Custody schedules need to account for school calendars, transportation across the river, and cross-jurisdictional enforcement under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA).
Federal Compensation and Clearances
Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of federal employees, contractors, and intelligence-community professionals in the country. Issues around TSP division, FERS pensions, locality pay, and clearance preservation come up often.
Condos and High-Rise Real Estate
Arlington property is predominantly condominium and townhouse, often with HOA encumbrances and special-assessment exposure. Valuation, transfer, and continued occupancy decisions need to reflect these realities.
Communities Served in Arlington County
- Rosslyn
- Courthouse
- Clarendon
- Virginia Square
- Ballston
- Crystal City and Pentagon City
- Shirlington
- Cherrydale, Lyon Park, Westover, Bluemont
Schedule an Arlington Family-Law Consultation
Call 703-385-8722 or contact us today.