Melone Hatley P.C.

Melone Hatley, P.C. stands as a beacon of compassionate, skilled family law representation founded on a mission to help families navigate legal transitions with care and expertise. Established in 2014 by Rebecca Melone and Charles Hatley, the firm has grown to serve families across multiple states while maintaining deep roots in Virginia communities. Based in Chesapeake with additional offices in Virginia Beach, Fairfax, Loudoun County, Newport News, Reston, and Richmond, Melone Hatley provides convenient access to experienced family law representation throughout Virginia. The firm's expansion to South Carolina, Florida, and Texas reflects growing demand for the compassionate, skilled guidance that defines Melone Hatley's approach. What distinguishes Melone Hatley from inception is its explicit commitment to women-owned business principles and to helping families approach divorce with genuine care for everyone's wellbeing, particularly children's interests. The firm's name reflects its partnership structure, and its culture emphasizes work-life balance, client-centered service, and recognition that family law involves real people making life-altering decisions deserving of skilled, empathetic guidance. Rebecca Melone and Charles Hatley bring complementary experience and shared commitment to excellence. Together they've assembled a team of six attorneys who understand that family law extends far beyond technical legal matters—it involves guiding families through emotional transition, helping parents navigate custody arrangements prioritizing children's wellbeing, and ensuring property division serves everyone's legitimate interests. The firm's specialized services include particular expertise in custody arrangements for special needs children. Melone Hatley recognizes that families with children having developmental, physical, or cognitive challenges face unique custody and support considerations. The team brings sensitivity to these special circumstances, advocacy ensuring special needs children receive appropriate support throughout their lives, and guidance helping parents plan for long-term care and financial security. This specialization reflects deep commitment to helping all families, including those with exceptional challenges. Beyond custody matters, Melone Hatley handles comprehensive family law: divorce and property division, child and spousal support, estate planning, business law implications of family transition, prenuptial agreements protecting both parties' interests, and modifications of prior orders when circumstances change. The team's multi-state licensure means clients with geographic complexity can access consistent representation across state lines. The firm's commitment to accessibility is evident in free case reviews allowing potential clients to understand their options and Melone Hatley's approach without financial barriers. This reflects genuine belief that families should make informed decisions about legal representation based on clear understanding of their situation and attorney qualifications. For Virginia and multi-state families seeking representation from a woman-owned firm combining skilled legal advocacy with genuine compassion for families' emotional wellbeing, Melone Hatley offers partnership grounded in understanding that divorce fundamentally impacts entire families and deserves guidance combining legal excellence with heart.