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Divorce Attorney Jefferson County
Divorce is a complex and often difficult process that impacts various aspects of life, including financial stability, parental responsibilities, and emotional well-being. At Sutton & Janelle, PLLC, we understand the challenges that come with navigating a divorce. Our aim is to guide our clients through this process with care, ensuring that their rights and interests are protected at every step. From property division to child custody arrangements, your divorce attorney at Sutton & Janelle, PLLC will be prepared to provide the necessary support to secure a resolution that aligns with your needs and goals.
For a consultation and to learn more about how a divorce lawyer at Sutton & Janelle, PLLCÂ can assist you, please call (304) 867-0049.
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He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, compassionate, and down to earth.
Natalie Kandrick
N"Exceptional Attorney for My Case"
I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a divorce/custody attorney.
Natalie Kandrick
E"A force to be reckoned with"
He was my divorce lawyer and he treated me well, but with honesty and integrity, even when I didn't want the truth.
Elizabeth Earley
D"I Couldn't Have Asked for a Better Attorney"
Frank was incredibly attentive to my needs and the outcomes I hoped for.
Dawn Gaines
D"I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney."
Frank was incredibly attentive to my needs and the outcomes I hoped for.
Dawn Gaines
E"Frank Aliveto has been a force to be reckoned with"
He treated me well, but with honesty and integrity, even when I didn't want the truth.
Elizabeth Earley
M"I Would Recommend Him to Anyone!"
He was extremely informative and let me know every option I had.
Mary Chandler Petty
M"I would recommend him to anyone!"
Even though there were several speed bumps, he was on top of everything.
Mary Chandler Petty
M"I Would Highly Recommend Him"
He was professional, knowledgeable, and handled all the unexpected issues wonderfully.
Melissa Stump
M"Professional and Knowledgeable"
Professional, knowledgeable, handled all the unexpected issues wonderfully.
Melissa Stump
M"An Attorney You Can Trust"
If you’re looking for an attorney you can trust to protect your future, I can’t recommend Chris highly enough!
Misty Ernde Team EXP Realty
M"Chris Protected My Interests"
Chris’s expertise and negotiation skills backed down my ex and his attorney.
Misty Ernde Team EXP Realty
M"Frank did the best he could"
It was nice having him around while going through my divorce.
Matt Rogers
M"Frank did the best he could"
Frank did the best he could with what he knew.
Matt Rogers
T"He fixed everything in one month"
He fixed everything in one month and we went to the final hearing and it’s all settled TODAY.
Tracey Donnelly Franklin
T"I have a huge smile on my face"
He negotiated like a beast and never broke a sweat.
Tracey Donnelly Franklin
J"I Was Very Satisfied"
He made everything easy to understand and was straightforward.
Josh Norton
J"Took the Stress Out of the Equation"
Frank Aliveto made everything easy to understand and was straightforward.
Josh Norton
C"He Was Very Thorough"
He was very thorough and always made sure that I fully understood every step of the way.
Christina Abiba
C"Highly recommend Frank Aliveto"
Very thorough and always made sure I fully understood.
Christina Abiba
Frank Aliveto Was an Exceptional Attorney
Frank Aliveto was an exceptional attorney for my case. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a divorce/custody attorney. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, compassionate, and down to earth. The process was very smooth having his assistance. No regrets! Thank you again! I would also love to shout out Tia, his paralegal. She is top notch and on top of everything!
Natalie Kandrick
Exceptional Attorney for My Case
Frank Aliveto was an exceptional attorney for my case. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a divorce/custody attorney. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, compassionate, and down to earth. The process was very smooth having his assistance. No regrets! Thank you again!
Natalie Kandrick
A force to be reckoned with
Frank Aliveto has been a force to be reckoned with, and that's a huge compliment, coming from me. He was my divorce lawyer and he treated me well, but with honesty and integrity, even when I didn't want the truth. In court, he knows when to pipe up or clam up. He's also handsome, but very happily married and does not have an older brother. Sit down, ladies.
Mark Sutton helped me with an additional case, and he was very blunt, but professional. He negotiated my case and I was very happy. He's also handsome, but I don't know his marital status, so sit down again, ladies. He is all business.
I will use this firm again, God forbid I need them.
Elizabeth Earley
I Couldn't Have Asked for a Better Attorney
I had the pleasure of working with Frank Aliveto at Sutton & Janelle in Martinsburg, WV, for my divorce, and I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney. Frank was incredibly attentive to my needs and the outcomes I hoped for. He listened carefully, never pushed me toward aggressive decisions, and always respected my desire to approach the process with fairness toward my ex-husband.
At the same time, Frank made sure I didn’t undervalue myself or accept less than what I rightfully deserved. His guidance struck the perfect balance between supportive and realistic, and I always felt empowered and well-informed when making decisions.
If you're looking for a divorce lawyer who is compassionate, steady, and truly committed to your best interests, I highly recommend Frank Aliveto.
Dawn Gaines
I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney.
I had the pleasure of working with Frank Aliveto at Sutton & Janelle in Martinsburg, WV, for my divorce, and I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney. Frank was incredibly attentive to my needs and the outcomes I hoped for. He listened carefully, never pushed me toward aggressive decisions, and always respected my desire to approach the process with fairness toward my ex-husband.
At the same time, Frank made sure I didn’t undervalue myself or accept less than what I rightfully deserved. His guidance struck the perfect balance between supportive and realistic, and I always felt empowered and well-informed when making decisions.
If you're looking for a divorce lawyer who is compassionate, steady, and truly committed to your best interests, I highly recommend Frank Aliveto.
Dawn Gaines
Frank Aliveto has been a force to be reckoned with
Frank Aliveto has been a force to be reckoned with, and that's a huge compliment, coming from me. He was my divorce lawyer and he treated me well, but with honesty and integrity, even when I didn't want the truth. In court, he knows when to pipe up or clam up. He's also handsome, but very happily married and does not have an older brother. Sit down, ladies.
Mark Sutton helped me with an additional case, and he was very blunt, but professional. He negotiated my case and I was very happy. He's also handsome, but I don't know his marital status, so sit down again, ladies. He is all business.
I will use this firm again, God forbid I need them.
Elizabeth Earley
I Would Recommend Him to Anyone!
Frank Aliveto represented me in my divorce case. Even though there were several speed bumps, he was on top of everything. He was extremely informative and let me know every option I had. Each step of the way he made sure I was okay with everything, and was so thorough. I would recommend him to anyone! Thank you, Frank!
Mary Chandler Petty
I would recommend him to anyone!
Frank Aliveto represented me in my divorce case. Even though there were several speed bumps, he was on top of everything. He was extremely informative and let me know every option I had. Each step of the way he made sure I was okay with everything, and was so thorough. I would recommend him to anyone! Thank you, Frank!
Mary Chandler Petty
I Would Highly Recommend Him
Chris Janelle represented me in a divorce/FPO case. He was professional, knowledgeable, and handled all the unexpected issues wonderfully. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is in need of legal advice and help. Thank you to Chris and his staff for all you did for me in my divorce!
Melissa Stump
Professional and Knowledgeable
Chris Janelle represented me in a divorce/FPO case. He was professional, knowledgeable, and handled all the unexpected issues wonderfully. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is in need of legal advice and help. Thank you to Chris and his staff for all you did for me in my divorce!
Melissa Stump
An Attorney You Can Trust
Chris was referred to me by a family member he successfully represented in their divorce, and I’m so grateful for that referral. He represented me in my divorce with professionalism, compassion, and a clear focus on protecting my interests.
I had a lot at stake, and my ex-husband was pushing for a lump-sum settlement without providing any documentation or going through discoveries. It was a stressful situation, but Chris kept me calm and reassured me he’d handle everything—and he absolutely delivered.
Chris’s expertise and negotiation skills backed down my ex and his attorney, and within less than three months, my divorce was finalized. I walked away with all of my assets intact.
If you’re looking for an attorney you can trust to protect your future, I can’t recommend Chris highly enough!!!
Misty Ernde Team EXP Realty
Chris Protected My Interests
Chris was referred to me by a family member he successfully represented in their divorce, and I’m so grateful for that referral. He represented me in my divorce with professionalism, compassion, and a clear focus on protecting my interests. I had a lot at stake, and my ex-husband was pushing for a lump-sum settlement without providing any documentation or going through discoveries. It was a stressful situation, but Chris kept me calm and reassured me he’d handle everything—and he absolutely delivered. Chris’s expertise and negotiation skills backed down my ex and his attorney, and within less than three months, my divorce was finalized. I walked away with all of my assets intact. If you’re looking for an attorney you can trust to protect your future, I can’t recommend Chris highly enough!
Misty Ernde Team EXP Realty
Frank did the best he could
Frank did the best he could with what he knew. It was nice having him around while going through my divorce.
Matt Rogers
Frank did the best he could
Frank did the best he could with what he knew. It was nice having him around while going through my divorce.
Matt Rogers
He fixed everything in one month
I am a woman who was divorcing. My final hearing was scheduled one month ago and I found myself needing a different lawyer. With four weeks to get a new lawyer up to speed, I needed good advice. A pal highly recommended Chris Janelle. I was nervous about starting up with a new lawyer so close to the final hearing. Little, if any, progress had been made on the case in nine months into it already, and I was feeling worn out.
I met with Chris and several other lawyers too but chose Chris almost immediately. He looked at my pile of papers and in two minutes pretty much figured out what I needed to do and plan for. I actually left his office nearly in disbelief.
The culture and climate in his office was entirely different. His office space is calming, spacious, and attractive. There is an elegance to the way Chris does things and how he speaks, and an air of confidence that, while not arrogant, he should be. It seems to come from a deep understanding of how it's going to go down, how the other side is going to react, and how a judge will likely respond.
I am writing this having just left the courthouse and yes, I have a huge smile on my face. I wanted to write this note to anyone out there now, before I celebrate with my friends and family, and let them know how relieved and grateful I am to Chris and his team. He fixed everything in one month and we went to the final hearing and it’s all settled TODAY. He negotiated like a beast and never broke a sweat. No continuances and no problems. No issues. We’re done.
Chris can be blunt and he gets to the point, but not in an offensive way. He isn’t going to waste your money or time, or his time. He’s a smooth operator. He just knows how to handle it all. Did I say he’s smooth? After 36 years in the business, he isn’t jaded but he seems eager to win and again, I keep recalling a kind of elegance to the whole court-law-thing he’s got going on. Don’t look back and with Chris, instead, look forward to your future. Trust him. Let him do his thing and you will be writing a review one day too because you just won’t believe what happened.
For once I made a great decision. I hired Chris and his team. I felt like I was on a first class ride to the best outcome and now, a whole new life. What a great day!!
Tracey Donnelly Franklin
I have a huge smile on my face
I am a woman who was divorcing. My final hearing was scheduled one month ago, and I found myself needing a different lawyer. With 4 weeks to get a new lawyer up to speed, I needed good advice. A pal highly recommended Chris Janelle. I was nervous about starting up with a new lawyer so close to the final hearing. Little, if any, progress had been made on the case in 9 months into it already, and I was feeling worn out.
I met with Chris and several other lawyers too but chose Chris almost immediately. He looked at my pile of papers and in two minutes pretty much figured out what I needed to do and plan for. I actually left his office nearly in disbelief.
The culture and climate in his office were entirely different. His office space is calming, spacious, and attractive. There is an elegance to the way Chris does things and how he speaks, and an air of confidence that, while not arrogant, he should be. It seems to come from a deep understanding of how it's going to go down, how the other side is going to react, and how a judge will likely respond.
I am writing this having just left the courthouse, and yes, I have a huge smile on my face. I wanted to write this note to anyone out there now, before I celebrate with my friends and family, and let them know how relieved and grateful I am to Chris and his team. He fixed everything in one month, and we went to the final hearing, and it’s all settled TODAY. He negotiated like a beast and never broke a sweat. No continuances and no problems. No issues. We’re done.
Chris can be blunt, and he gets to the point, but not in an offensive way. He isn’t going to waste your money or time, or his time. He’s a smooth operator. He just knows how to handle it all. Did I say he’s smooth? After 36 years in the business, he isn’t jaded, but he seems eager to win and, again, I keep recalling a kind of elegance to the whole court-law-thing he’s got going on. Don’t look back, and with Chris, instead, look forward to your future. Trust him. Let him do his thing, and you will be writing a review one day too because you just won’t believe what happened.
For once I made a great decision. I hired Chris and his team. I felt like I was on a first-class ride to the best outcome and now, a whole new life. What a great day!!
Tracey Donnelly Franklin
I Was Very Satisfied
I was very satisfied with the representation I received from Frank Aliveto. I never felt rushed, but I also never felt like my time was being wasted. He made everything easy to understand and was straightforward. I never felt like I was surprised in the courtroom, as he explained exactly how everything would work and took most of the stress out of the equation for me. I would recommend him to anyone going through a divorce.
Josh Norton
Took the Stress Out of the Equation
I was very satisfied with the representation I received from Frank Aliveto. I never felt rushed, but I also never felt like my time was being wasted. He made everything easy to understand and was straightforward. I never felt like I was surprised in the courtroom, as he explained exactly how everything would work and took most of the stress out of the equation for me. I would recommend him to anyone going through a divorce.
Josh Norton
He Was Very Thorough
I had the pleasure of working with Frank Aliveto throughout my divorce. From the beginning, I was very confident that I had found counsel who I felt comfortable representing me. He was very thorough and always made sure that I fully understood every step of the way. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to have someone fighting for them in their corner through a divorce.
Christina Abiba
Highly recommend Frank Aliveto
I had the pleasure of working with Frank Aliveto throughout my divorce. From the beginning, I was very confident that I had found counsel who I felt comfortable representing me. He was very thorough and always made sure that I fully understood every step of the way. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to have someone fighting for them in their corner through a divorce.
At Sutton & Janelle, PLLC, we are dedicated to providing meticulous legal services in West Virginia and Maryland. With over 70 years of combined experience, our skilled attorneys are ready to assist with family law, mediation, criminal defense, and personal injury cases, ensuring our clients achieve their legal goals successfully.
Why Choose Us:
70+ years of combined legal experience
Comprehensive legal services in multiple areas
Personalized client attention and support
Proven track record of achieving 'large firm results'
Strong community reputation for excellence
Personalized Legal Support
Tailored guidance for every client.
Decades of Family Law Expertise
70+ years of combined experience.
Boutique Service, Big Firm Results
Personal attention, exceptional outcomes.
Trusted Partner in Legal Journeys
Guiding you confidently every step.
Meet the Sutton & Janelle Legal Team
At Sutton & Janelle, PLLC, we are proud to be a reliable legal ally for clients in West Virginia and Maryland. With a wealth of over 70 years of combined experience, our diverse team excels in family law, mediation, criminal defense, and personal injury cases. We believe in delivering 'large firm results' while offering personalized attention to each client. Our commitment to your legal journey is reflected in our reputation for trust and effective solutions. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of the legal world with confidence and clarity, ensuring your interests are our top priority.
Marital property is typically divided equitably, not necessarily equally. Factors such as the length of the marriage, each party's financial situation, and contributions to the marriage are considered.
Can I change my name during the divorce process?
Yes, you can request a name change as part of the divorce process. The court will include it in the final divorce decree, making your name change official.
How long does the divorce process take?
The divorce process length varies. If uncontested, it may take a few months. Contested divorces, involving disputes, can take longer, sometimes over a year.
What is spousal support or alimony?
Spousal support, or alimony, is financial assistance awarded to a spouse post-divorce. The amount and duration depend on factors like length of marriage, financial condition, and earning potential.
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