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Edward D. Barnes Divorce & Family Law Attorney in Richmond, VA

Richmond, VA 23225

Edward D. Barnes helps clients in Richmond, Virginia address complex family law matters involving child custody, divorce, prenuptial agreements, and mothers' rights.

Edward D. Barnes helps clients in Richmond and throughout Virginia with divorce and family law matters.

Updated: October 13, 2026 · General information, not legal advice

Focus
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
Family law matters in Richmond
Divorce Lawyer in Richmond, VA
Family Law Attorney in Richmond, VA
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Child Support Lawyer in Richmond, VA
Alimony Lawyer in Richmond, VA
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Contact
Phone: +18554640082
Address: 7401 Beaufont Springs Drive, Suite 200 · Richmond, VA 23225
Website: https://www.barnesfamilylaw.com
Background
Licensed state: Virginia
Licensed since: 1971
Law school: University of Richmond School of Law
Education: Army Corps of Engineers Officer Candidate School, Fort Belvoir, Honors: Leadership, Academic and Honor Graduate, 1967; East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, B.A., Honors: Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities, 1966
Professional activity: The Founders Society - University of Richmond; Chairman, Board of Governors, Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section (2004-2005); 1870 Society - University of Richmond Law School; President-Elect, Board of Managers, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Virginia Chapter (2001-2004); Fellow, Virginia Law Foundation; President, Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association; President, Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Bar Association (1998-1999); Member, MENSA Society; Fellow, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (1995-2010); U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1972; Member, Family Law Section, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (2006); The Gothic Society - University of Richmond; Leadership Patron, Virginia Bar Association Foundation (2005); Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section, Member; Member, Regional Courts Guidelines Committee, guidelines for trial and practice related to family law cases (2003-2004); Member, International Society for Philosophical Enquiry; Member, Committee on Special Issues, Virginia Bar Association (2000); The Spider Club - University of Richmond; President-Elect , American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Virginia Chapter (2011-2013); U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 1972; Chairman, The National Center for Family Law (2008); Associate Editor, Virginia Bar Association Journal, 1975; Judge, National Trial Advocacy Competition, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (2006); The Charter Associates - University of Richmond; Secretary, Board of Governors, Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section (2003-2004); Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; National Chairman, University of Richmond School of Law Fund (1999-2002); The Rectors Club - University of Richmond; Chairman, The National Center for Family Law at the University of Richmond Law School (2006-Current); Chairman, The City of Richmond Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section (1978); Virginia, 1971; Member, Virginia Bar Association, Family Law Section (1975-2006); U.S. Supreme Court, 1974; Member, Law Practice Management Division, Virginia Bar Association (2006)
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