What court can hear your case is a potentially complex issue, especially if you and the other parent live in different states.

Generally, your case will be pled in the county in which you and the other side resides.

Maryland is an equitable distribution state. Instead of an automatic 50/50 split, the court divides assets based on fairness, considering outside factors such as premarital assets and the need for monetary award. The court can choose to transfer certain assets between spouses, or can order a petition of the property, or sale of the property with the proceeds divided. Whether you own a home, have retirement accounts, or run a small business, we work to protect what matters most to you.

The best interests must be presented in a very logical, strategic way to best protect your children and ensure that they can thrive as you move past your divorce.

Child custody decisions focus on the best interests of your children. Our divorce attorneys help you create a parenting plan that addresses physical and legal custody, visitation schedules, and decision-making authority. We advocate for arrangements that support your children’s stability and well-being.

Maryland child support guidelines calculate payments based on both parents’ incomes and the time each parent spends with the children. Spousal support (alimony) may also be available, depending on financial dependency, age, health, and the marriage’s duration. We prepare comprehensive financial documentation to ensure accurate support orders.

We begin with a one-on-one meeting to discuss your situation, review financial documents, and identify your priorities. We will discuss the process, procedure, current state of the law, and the facts in your case. Then, we will put all of that information together to create a plan for you to move forward. During this session, we outline possible outcomes, timelines, and costs.

Our team collects detailed information on marital assets, debts, income, and expenses. This step ensures we can present clear evidence, whether negotiating a settlement or arguing in court.

Whenever possible, we seek to resolve issues amicably through negotiation , including by attending mediation with an outside group. This approach can save time, reduce stress, and control legal fees. Our attorneys guide you through each mediation session, preparing concise proposals based on the facts in your situation.

If your case cannot settle, we prepare for trial. Our litigators draft pleadings, conduct discovery, interview witnesses, and file motions. In the courtroom, we present evidence clearly and argue passionately to secure favorable rulings.

Once the court issues a final judgment, we assist with any post-divorce modifications or enforcement actions – such as changes to support orders or adjustments to custody arrangements as circumstances evolve, as well as finalizing any financial transfer in your divorce ordered.