Upshur County Divorce AttorneyJ. Burton Hunter, III and Associates, PLLC
One West Main Street
Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201
Telephone: (304) 472-7477
Fax: (304) 472-0641 J. Burton Hunter, III and Associates, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, represents clients with divorce and family law issues. He represents clients in Upshur, Randolph, Lewis, Barbour, Tucker, Braxton, Gilmer, and Webster counties. Contact us today to put over 35 years of legal experience behind you. DIVORCE A divorce can be a stressful experience. You need an experienced divorce attorney to help you through the process. We are here to discuss your goals and objectives. We genuinely care about you and your case. We fight hard to accomplish your goals. We will not back down until a fair resolution has been achieved. Mr. Hunter and his staff keep you well informed of your case and guide you through the legal process. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ETC.It appears that most people do not understand the terrible stigma that a domestic violence filing creates. If the prosecutor's office becomes involved, and believes a crime has been committed, such as domestic battery, the state takes over. A conviction for domestic battery results in a permanent ban on the ownership or possession of firearms. Even a "temporary" protective order results in an immediate prohibition against the use or ownership of firearms. A West Virginia domestic violence petition also activates the Federal Gun Control Act, which allows for registration of the Respondent into the federal database. I have been able to act effectively on the side of Petitioners and Respondents in these actions to identify the "domestic squabbles" that do not involve violence, and move them to divorce court. Unfortunately, much of the divorce work traditionally done by lawyers is being done by less qualified persons or not being done at all. Seventy percent (70%) of recent divorce filings have been by "self-represented" persons. The West Virginia Supreme Court, in what I believe is a misguided effort to provide greater access to the Courts for low income people, has encouraged them to try to represent themselves, often with disastrous results. These results are reflected in the dramatic increase of domestic violence petitions. Instead of parting reasonably and amicably, many people have discovered domestic violence filings as the "portal" to the legal system. I regularly represent clients that realize they should have had a lawyer all along. 
Once you and/or your spouse decide to divorce, we will work to resolve outstanding issues, such as: We will work closely with you and your family members to negotiate agreements that work for you and that take your family's particular circumstances into account. Whether we reach agreements through negotiation, mediation or contested trial, we will always negotiate in good faith and do everything we can to protect your interests and goals. We continue to work with you as your circumstances change and you require modification of support and custody agreements. If you have questions about how we can serve you and your family, do not hesitate to contact our divorce attorneys. We offer free initial consultations. | 
