Separation and Divorce

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Family Lawyer

The separation and divorce process is much more than the closing of a chapter of your life, spent with another person. The divorce process is about making decisions for yourself, your children, and your future. When so much is at stake, you should choose an attorney who truly cares about you, your children, the outcome of your case, and the way that outcome will affect your life. When you choose attorney Andrea Shapiro, you choose an attorney who cares.

If you are experiencing a separation or divorce, and have questions about the separation or divorce process, our firm can help. Call the Law Office of Andrea L. Shapiro today, at (240) 339-1741, to schedule a consultation. You can also fill out our contact form and someone from our firm will be in touch with you promptly.

Comprehensive Separation and Divorce Help

Our firm provides representation in litigation, collaborative law, and mediation. A majority of divorce agreements can be reached without resort to litigation, offering clients timely and cost-conscious results. We can obtain results for you in separation and divorce-related matters that include the following:

• Child custody and visitation: We strive to protect the rights of the parents and the best interests of the children. Child custody arrangements can include physical and legal custody, which can be primary, joint or shared.
• Child support: Child support payments are calculated by statutory guidelines that include such factors as the amount of each parent's income, time spent with the children, and special needs of a child.
• Property division: Marital property in Maryland is subject to equitable distribution. This does not necessarily mean that both parties are entitled to half of all the marital property. All property, assets and debts that were acquired during the marriage will be considered in any division of property.
• Modifications: The need for post-judgment modifications can arise because of a material change in circumstance, such as a parent's change of income (affecting child support); a spouse's remarriage (affecting alimony); or, a parent's relocation (affecting child custody).
• Domestic violence: Domestic assault is an issue that can play a role in a separation or divorce. In some situations, domestic violence may lead to divorce. In other situations, a person may try to leverage divorce decisions based upon allegations of abuse. In still other situations, individuals who are not married may have issues of domestic abuse. Our firm handles each client's needs on a case-by-case basis.
• Prenuptial agreements: We can negotiate effective prenuptial agreements that will protect your separate property.

For your separation or divorce needs, and more, please contact the Law Office of Andrea L. Shapiro today.

Law Office of Andrea L. Shapiro
14760 Main Street
Suite 111
Phone: 240-339-1741
Fax: 240-339-1743

The Law Office of Andrea L. Shapiro is located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and provides representation in all areas of family law, including separation and divorce, custody and child support, to clients throughout Maryland, including those communities such as Upper Marlboro, Annapolis, Bowie, College Park, Columbia, Dunkirk, Fort Washington, Greenbelt, La Plata, Largo, Prince Frederick, Rockville, Silver Spring and Wheaton.

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