Divorce

Gaithersburg Divorce Attorney

Based on nearly three decades of experience in family law, it is my observation that communication issues are the source of most marital breakups.

My clients often reach the conclusion that divorce or legal separation is the answer when a breakdown in trust coincides with adultery, out-of-control gambling, or emotional abuse. Regardless of the circumstances, divorce represents a traumatic situation for most people.

Talk to a Family Law Attorney if Divorce is a Possibility

Many estranged husbands and wives put off talking to a lawyer as long as possible, even when it becomes apparent that divorce looms in the future. While I do not condone rushing to divorce court, I tell people that the earlier they contact an attorney when marital dissolution is the most likely next step in a troubled marriage, the better equipped they will be to emerge with as few losses as possible.

Child Custody ◦ Parenting Time

Child custody, whether sole, joint, or shared, is the most difficult aspect of divorce for most parents of minor children. Visitation and parenting time issues often require mediation to resolve. Alimony may be an issue, and there are property division agreements to settle. These matters can be handled through the preparation of a Voluntary Separation and Property Settlement Agreement if both parties are agreeable. If not, then they may be resolved through litigation.

Effective, Empathetic Divorce Attorney on Your Side

No one enters a marriage expecting it to end in divorce. Marital dissolution is often a difficult and emotionally grueling process. Having an effective, empathetic, and experienced attorney on your side can make the process less painful, less traumatic, and possibly less expensive.

When marital breakup has become inevitable, I believe that divorces should be handled as quickly, economically, and painlessly as possible. There are usually no real “winners” or “losers” in a marital dissolution or contested divorce. I understand everyone goes through emotional ups and downs. At the end of your case you should, however, be able to say you survived, got what you were entitled to, and are ready to move on with your life.

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