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Upper Marlboro, MD Divorce Attorneys

Attorneys in Upper Marlboro Safeguarding Your Best Interests in Your Divorce

Divorce is a monumental step that can cause significant changes in the lives of you and your children. Whether or not both spouses agree to the divorce, tempers can flare, and conflicts may arise. Making critical decisions about child custody, property division, and other vital concerns with a clear focus can often be challenging.

To protect your best interests, you need an experienced lawyer who can help you rise above the emotions while providing you with solid legal guidance. When you choose Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett, we will spend a great deal of time getting to know you and the issues you are facing. We will use these insights to customize a divorce strategy that works best for you, explaining everything without using fancy legal jargon to ensure you understand the issues you will need to address. We are known for our thoroughness and aggressiveness when advocating for our clients. Call now to schedule your free consultation.

Why You Need an Experienced Lawyer for Your Upper Marlboro, Maryland Divorce

A lot of vital knowledge is gained through experience. Whatever problems you are facing with your divorce, the attorneys at Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett have probably encountered them during our 50 years of combined experience. We know the right questions to ask, issues to watch for, and how to best protect your rights and best interests. We also understand how to provide the support and legal guidance you need during this time. We are familiar with the people and procedures in Maryland divorce courts, which can give you a distinct advantage.

Issues you may need to address include:

If you and your spouse share minor children, you will also need to address concerns related to:

As you proceed with the divorce process, we will be by your side, helping you make informed decisions based on what is best for you and your children.

Grounds for a Maryland Divorce

When filing for an Upper Marlboro divorce, you or your spouse will need to list the grounds, which can be mutual consent, irreconcilable differences, or a six-month separation. You may have additional reasons, such as desertion, domestic abuse, or infidelity, but these are not considered valid grounds for ending your marriage. However, those factors may influence the court's decisions about issues such as child custody and support, alimony, or property division. You can trust Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett to consider your unique circumstances and needs when preparing your divorce strategy while including you in the decision-making process.

To establish your separation legally to support your divorce filing, we can help you create a separation agreement. This is particularly helpful if you and your spouse will continue to live in the same household during the separation period.

Property Division in an Upper Marlboro Divorce

Whether you have moderate assets or a high net worth, Maryland will use equitable distribution when dividing your marital property during the divorce process. One spouse may need more than the other, such as if you have full custody of a special needs child. In other cases, one of you might have contributed more than the other to the marriage, including financial resources, childcare, and other marital responsibilities.

With equitable distribution, the division of your property will not necessarily be equal. Instead, the court will consider multiple factors and distribute your property accordingly. You need an attorney who understands your situation thoroughly and who will fight aggressively to prevent your spouse from taking more than they should. While your spouse may try to intimidate you or use other underhanded methods to influence the outcome of your divorce, we will not back down from protecting your rights and best interests.

Contact Our Upper Marlboro, Maryland Divorce Attorneys

The competence of your divorce lawyer will make a real difference in the outcome of your case. Contact Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett today at 301-262-5500 to schedule your free consultation with one of our diligent Upper Marlboro, Maryland divorce attorneys. Discover for yourself how our firm stands apart from others.

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