Experienced Divorce Lawyer in Ashland, VA

Your Partner Through Change, Providing The Expertise You Can Trust

Navigate Divorce with Confidence | Offering Alternative, Transparent Pricing Options, Expert Legal Advice, and Compassionate Support

Proudly serving Ashland, VA, 23005 and surrounding areas.
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Why Choose Evolution Divorce & Family Law in Ashland, VA?

Focused on You,
Every Step of the Way

When everything feels uncertain, we’re here to provide clarity, compassion, and unwavering support.

You Choose How You Pay for Legal Services
Offering both traditional and alternative, clear pricing options and pricing packages for many services.

One Team, Start to Finish
A small, dedicated team guiding you through every decision.

Your Interests Over Ours
Your best outcome is our priority – not dragging things out.

Clear Pricing Options, You Choose How to Pay

During life’s biggest challenges, take some control over how you pay for legal services. With expert guidance, explore available pricing options and choose the approach that best fits your case and needs.

Pricing Structure
Evolution Pre-Agreed Pricing
Evolution Hourly Pricing
Predictability
Fixed pricing agreed in advance, providing certainty in budgeting.
Costs vary based on time spent, offering flexibility as needs evolve.
Transparency
Clear scope and pricing established upfront, avoiding surprises.
Clients see detailed time tracking and billing for each task.
Incentive Alignment
Focuses on scope of work rather than time, aligning expectations from the start.
Clients pay for the actual time required, aligning cost with the work performed.
Flexibility
Provides stability with a defined scope and set pricing.
Easily adapts to changes in scope or complexity as work progresses.
Best For
Clients whose cases fit within predefined pricing categories and want upfront cost certainty.
Clients looking for lower upfront costs or have cases that do not fall within predefined pricing categories.
The Evolution Divorce Difference

Guiding You Through Today, Preparing You for Tomorrow

From clarity in the chaos to hope for what’s next, we’re with you every step of the way.

Clarity in the Chaos

  • Understand Every Step: We simplify legal jargon, so you always know what’s happening and why it matters.
  • Focus on Progress: No one wants to feel stuck. We’re committed to moving your case forward efficiently and effectively.
  • The Truth You Need: We give honest advice, even when it’s hard, ensuring you make the best decisions for your future.

Support When You Need It Most

  • Emotional Preparation: We’ll help you face tough moments with care and calm.
  • Steady Through Storms: When emotions run high, we’ll be your anchor.
  • One Dedicated Team: Just for your case. We work closely with you from start to finish, so you’re always supported by the same team—no repeating yourself to strangers.
Growth

Hope for What’s Next

  • Building a Strong Foundation: Our attention to detail helps you avoid future legal issues, like custody disputes or financial surprises.
  • Your Best Outcome: Efficient resolutions focused on your goals—not drawn-out fees.
  • A New Beginning: Divorce isn’t just an end—it’s a new start. We help you move forward with confidence and hope.

We help you carefully navigate divorce and child custody in Ashland, VA.

Evolution Divorce works with you to negotiate and draft separation agreements concerning your children, property, and support. Whether you need someone to aggressively pursue your rights and the best interests of your children in court or you’re interested in exploring a less contentious collaborative divorce, Evolution will help you develop a plan and see it through to completion.

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Negotiation & Litigation

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We know how vital it is to have reliable legal representation and expert advice you can count on.

Practicing law for 20+ years, Chris Macturk founded Evolution in 2017 to help people in Ashland, VA carefully navigate the process and price of divorce. Our goal is to help you safely maneuver the chaos of divorce so you can evolve into a more stable stage of your life.

  • Fellow in the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, recognized as the top lawyers in the field.
  • Past Chair of the Domestic Relations Section of the Virginia Bar Association.
  • Past President of the Henrico County Bar Association and the Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association.
Chris Macturk of Evolution Divorce and Family Law

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Our Promises To You:

Transparent Pricing.

Our transparent pricing options let you know your costs so you can put money out of your mind while we work on your case.

We Listen.

When dealing with such an emotional and stressful period of your life, you deserve to have people who will simply listen. We are your support system, here to help you figure out your best next steps.

Skilled Advocate.

In negotiations, you need a lawyer who skillfully opens communication pathways. When people talk, solutions come faster, decreasing expenses and helping you get more of what you want. In court, you need an experienced litigator who can effectively work with other lawyers, handle combativeness, and get your message to the judge.

Accessible & Responsive.

Divorce has so many unknowns. The last thing we want is for you to feel like you can’t reach us to get your questions answered.

Evolution Service Pledge.

If we don’t provide a high level of service – good enough to earn your referral to others – we will give you the opportunity to adjust your final payment.

What clients say about Evolution Divorce

“Chris was incredibly patient and answered all my questions, sometimes multiple times. He walked me through various scenarios of my case until I clearly understood all of my options and the potential outcomes. Chris was in constant communication guiding me through the entire process. Even after we reached the end, he continued to follow up making sure I was happy with the results. Evolution’s pricing structure was also a huge help. I knew exactly what to expect. I would definitely work with Chris again.”

R.R,

“Chris was recommended to me because of his reputation and integrity. He is knowledgeable and easy to work with. He kept me focused on realistic outcomes and recommended a great mediator when I said I hoped to stay out of the courtroom. I like his pre-agreed pricing and clearly understood how it worked. Chris coached me through the entire process and lowered my anxiety. Chris and his team are terrific human beings.”

R.G.
Chris Macturk Ashland VA Divorce Lawyer

Divorce is complex.
We Make the process Simple.

1
LISTEN

At your consultation, we take the time to listen to your situation.

2
COLLABORATE

We’ll collaborate on a plan and pricing agreement, so you always know what to expect and are never caught off guard.

3
GUIDE

We guide you through the divorce process.

You should never feel powerless and alone.

Get the representation you deserve in Ashland, VA.

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