Family Law Attorneys

Whether you are getting ready to get married, thinking about adoption, preparing for divorce, or dealing with any other family-related legal issue, it is important to make informed decisions based on sound legal advice. 

As challenging as some family dynamics can be, dealing with family-related legal issues can be far more complicated. At Southern Maryland Law, our Waldorf family law lawyer works closely with our clients to offer individualized solutions. Additionally, we seek to achieve amicable results whenever possible.

How can we help you? The services our family law lawyers offer in Waldorf, Lexington Park, and other areas in Southern Maryland include the following.

Prenuptial Agreements

There are several reasons to consider entering into a prenuptial agreement regardless of your financial circumstances. Entering into a prenuptial agreement is commonly viewed as “planning for divorce.” But the reality is that these agreements can serve several important functions during a healthy marriage.

Adoption

We love doing adoptions! If you live in Southern Maryland and you are thinking about adopting a child into your family, you have several options. Our Southern Maryland family law attorney can walk you through these options in detail and help you develop your plan for moving forward. We can also assist with all aspects of whichever type of adoption you choose to pursue, from preparing for your home study to establishing the terms of an open adoption.

Divorce

The end of a marriage is painful and complicated. While getting divorced is a process, the process does not have to be contentious or overly complicated. There are several basic issues that need to be addressed in a divorce:

• Property division
• Debt division
• Child custody
• Child support
• Alimony

The key is to address each aspect of the process in detail. This ensures that you do not overlook any issues that could lead to problems down the line. At Andrews, Bongar, Gormley & Clagett, we have handled divorces involving a broad range of circumstances. Our Waldorf family law attorney can help you make informed decisions every step of the way.

Child Custody

Whether you are going through a divorce or separation, if you have children, you need to ensure that your custody arrangement reflects your children’s best interests. 

At Southern Maryland Law, our Waldorf family law lawyers can help you seek the custody rights you desire. We can also help ensure that your proposed parenting plan receives court approval. 

In addition to divorce and paternity actions, our lawyers can represent parents in child custody modification and enforcement matters. If you are dealing with a post-divorce custody issue, we can work to secure a favorable outcome for you and your children.

Child Support

In Maryland, parents have a legal duty to provide financial support for their children. The Maryland Child Support Guidelines govern the calculation of child support in most circumstances. However, following the guidelines can be complicated, and they do not necessarily cover all child-related costs and expenses.

Our lawyers can explain everything you need to know. Our Waldorf family law lawyer can help you enforce a child support order against a parent who refuses to pay. We can also assist you if you’re struggling to make child support payments you can’t afford.

Alimony

While not always applicable, alimony plays a central role in many couple’s divorces. If you or your spouse is entitled to alimony, it will be important for you to work with an experienced Waldorf family law attorney to make sure you arrive at an appropriate calculation. We have extensive experience helping our clients address alimony during the divorce process. We also regularly assist our clients with post-divorce alimony modification and enforcement matters.