Melone Hatley, P.C. is a family law and estate planning firm serving individuals, families, and professionals across Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas. Founded by Rebecca Melone in 2014, the firm helps clients address divorce, child custody, support, asset division, trusts, and related planning needs. Its work focuses on protecting clients’ families, finances, and futures during major life transitions while providing strategic legal solutions for both immediate concerns and long-term goals.
Melone Hatley, P.C. approaches each matter with attentive, personal service and a proactive strategy shaped by the client’s circumstances. Attorneys consider legal, financial, and family concerns together, with an emphasis on clear communication, risk mitigation, and long-term planning. Each client is supported by a team led by an attorney, with legal professionals providing updates and answering questions throughout the case. This team-based model helps clients understand their options and move forward with a practical plan.
Melone Hatley, P.C. handles family law matters involving divorce, military divorce, separation, child custody, child support, spousal support, prenuptial agreements, and cases involving children with special needs. Its estate planning services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, advance healthcare directives, guardianships, conservatorships, estate tax planning, contested estate matters, pet trusts, and planning for second marriages. With offices across four states, the firm combines focused legal knowledge with litigation and planning capabilities for clients facing complex personal and financial decisions.
Melone Hatley, P.C. has grown from its 2014 founding into a multistate practice and has received recognition for growth, innovation, workplace culture, and family law service. In 2026, the firm was named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as a Best of South Carolina winner in the family law firms category, and honored by Virginia Lawyers Weekly for mid-size firm innovation. The firm continues to combine professional skill, responsive communication, and coordinated support to help clients protect what matters most.
