At Richmond Divorce Law, PLLC, your case will be handled with compassionate and skilled advocacy. Whether you're navigating a divorce, child custody dispute, support arrangement, or other family law concern, we’re here to stand by your side with experienced, compassionate guidance.
Attorney Karlina Dudley brings not only legal skill but also a deep commitment to helping clients find clarity and resolution during difficult times. With experience in all areas of family law—including divorce, custody and visitation, spousal and child support, property division, domestic violence, and separation agreements—she takes pride in crafting strategies tailored to each client's unique situation and goals.
What sets Karlina apart is her client-first approach: she listens carefully, communicates clearly, and fights for what matters most to you. Whether your case calls for firm negotiation or strong courtroom advocacy, she is dedicated to protecting your interests and guiding you toward a better future.
If you’re facing a family law challenge, you don’t have to face it alone. Let’s work together to find the right path forward.
Schedule a consultation today by calling:
(804) 999-6412
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Karlina founded this practice in 2025 after leaving a larger local family law firm so that she could create her dream practice—one that combines attentive client care with strong advocacy to get clients the results they want. She focuses her practice on divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, domestic violence, and civil appellate law.
Having been through a divorce and custody dispute, Karlina can resonate with her clients’ concerns. She uses her legal and personal experience to help clients draft clear agreements and orders that will dispel future disputes. She is compassionate with those who are struggling. At the same time, she is not afraid to fiercely defend her clients and their positions in court to ensure their interests are well protected.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Karlina taught Spanish at the college level and through her own business. On the rare occasion that she finds herself with free time, Karlina enjoys traveling, hiking, and reading.
Karlina Dudley, Esq.
Practice Areas
Child Custody
When kids are involved in a contested matter, don’t settle for anything less than the best. Custody arrangements can have a massive impact on children’s well-being, stability, and future. It can also impact the amount that each parent pays in child support. Schedule a consultation today to assess how to get the custody schedule you think is best for your children, and ensure you have a clear agreement that prevents future disputes.
Child Support and Spousal Support
Karlina handles all aspects of simple or complex support negotiations; from clients who want to reduce the support they pay, to clients who want to ensure they or their children received the most support possible. She analyzes when imputations of income might be appropriate, and can advise parties who want to negotiate fair support amounts outside of the court system as well.
Divorce & Estate Planning
The practice handles both uncontested simple divorces as well as contested and complex divorce cases.
Where possible, Karlina skillfully negotiates the best outcome possible for her clients. And if negotiation does not yield the desired results, she will litigate matters to their conclusion and ensure all is done to provide her clients the best possible outcome.
And after changes in your life plans, it’s important to update your estate planning documents. Schedule a consult today to ensure that your estate will be distributed according to your wishes, or that you are cared for by the appropriate person if you become incapacitated.