Crofton, Maryland Divorce Attorneys

Thorough Divorce Attorneys Providing Legal Support and Representation in Crofton, MD

Making decisions during a divorce is difficult. Your stress, frustration, and uncertainty about your future can overwhelm you, making it challenging to decide what to do. Most people do not understand how to protect their rights and best interests during divorce proceedings. To make sure your rights will be protected, you need to choose an attorney you can rely on to be your advocate.

Partnering with Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett gives you access to over 50 years of combined experience helping Maryland families. We have handled countless complex divorces, always tailoring our strategies to our clients' specific circumstances. Unlike other lawyers, we will take the time to get to know you so we can give you better guidance and support. You will have the compassionate, personal attention you deserve, and we will be aggressive when safeguarding your best interests. Arrange for your complimentary consultation today.

Why a Customized Divorce Plan Is Best

Too many attorneys use pre-defined generic templates for everything from property division to child custody and visitation. A one-size-fits-all divorce decree does not exist, and just because someone else's divorce was handled one way does not mean the same approach will address your family's needs. Your divorce strategy must be carefully considered and planned using multiple unique factors. Otherwise, your rights and your children's best interests may not be protected. Some unique circumstances include:

• Having a special needs child
• One spouse having a disability
• Needing to file for bankruptcy
• Requesting spousal support
• Military divorces and pensions
• High-asset divorce and property division
• One spouse relocating to a different state

Decisions must be made regarding these and other issues, and your choices will impact your life in the long term. When you choose Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett, we will explain your legal options in plain language to ensure you understand the possible consequences of your decisions. We will base our advice on your particular situation, using the knowledge we have gained from our experience handling similar divorces.

How Your Reasons for Divorce May Affect You

Maryland recently revised its divorce laws, eliminating all but three grounds for divorce: mutual consent, irreconcilable differences, or at least a six-month separation. Some couples using a six-month separation as grounds for divorce live in different homes during this period, while others may remain together in their marital residence. If you and your spouse still live together, you may need to show that although you were in the same home, you handled finances separately and slept in different spaces. A legal separation agreement can benefit you regardless of your living arrangements, because it serves as proof of a separation, and it can help avoid potential arguments. Your attorney can explain the advantages of these agreements during your consultation.

Factors like mental illness, desertion, domestic violence, or adultery are not used as grounds for divorce, but they can influence decisions about property division, alimony, and matters involving your children. For example, you may retain more assets than your spouse and be awarded sole custody if they have engaged in abuse against you or your children.

Working with an experienced lawyer is crucial, because we understand how to gather evidence to support your claim and how to ensure that Maryland's equitable distribution laws are used to your advantage. We will not be intimidated by your spouse or their attorney. Instead, we will aggressively defend your rights and best interests.

Consult Our Crofton Divorce Attorneys

You deserve to partner with an effective lawyer who will help you make informed decisions about your divorce. At Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett, we will use plain language to discuss complex legal concepts, and we will always support and guide you with your best interests at the forefront. Contact us online or by calling 301-262-5500 to arrange for your free consultation.