Leesburg, Virginia Valuable - family legal assistance

Child Custody

We have extensive experience representing you in court. Our team is dedicated to providing personalized legal support to ensure the best outcomes for you and your children. Navigating the complexities of child custody cases requires expertise, compassion, and a deep understanding of family law.

• Child Maintenance: Ensuring fair and adequate financial support for your child's needs. We help establish and modify child maintenance orders to reflect changes in circumstances and ensure your child’s well-being.
• Child Arrangements: Developing practical and sustainable parenting plans that work for both parties. We assist in creating detailed custody agreements that outline visitation schedules, holiday plans, and other important aspects of co-parenting.
• Child Support: Legal assistance to secure appropriate child support payments. Our team works diligently to calculate fair child support amounts based on both parents' incomes and the child's needs.
• Mediation Services: Offering mediation to help resolve conflicts amicably and avoid litigation. Mediation provides a less adversarial approach, allowing parents to reach mutually beneficial agreements while minimizing stress and legal costs.
• Legal Representation: Skilled representation in court to advocate for your rights and your child's best interests. Our attorneys are experienced in handling high-conflict custody cases and are prepared to fight for the best possible outcome.
• Consultation: Expert advice and guidance through every step of the custody process. From the initial consultation to post-judgment modifications, we provide continuous support to ensure you understand your options and rights.
• Emergency Custody Orders: Assistance in obtaining emergency custody orders to protect your child in urgent situations. We act swiftly to ensure your child's safety and well-being in critical circumstances.
• Parental Relocation: Legal guidance on parental relocation cases, ensuring compliance with state laws and considering the child's best interests. We help navigate the complexities of relocating with a child post-divorce or separation.

Our approach is client-focused and solution-oriented, ensuring that every decision made is in the best interest of your child. We understand that every family is unique, and we tailor our services to meet your specific needs.

Child Custody and Visitation

The attorneys Virginia B. Joehl and Jennifer provide legal services to individuals facing issues involving child custody and visitation during the divorce process or after a court order has already been issued. If you are considering filing for divorce, are already in the divorce process, or if you have an existing order regarding child custody, a family law attorney can address these issues as well as other related issues such as child support, alimony, and spousal support.

• Legal Custody: The right to make decisions regarding a child’s health, religion, education, and general welfare. Both spouses may share legal custody, or one may be awarded sole custody.
• Physical Custody: The right to have a child live with a parent. Physical custody may be awarded to both spouses, or to one spouse with the other having visitation rights.

When determining the issue of custody, courts will consider the “best interest of the child,” and examine several factors such as the fitness of each parent, financial resources of each parent, the ability of the parents to communicate, location and household arrangements, prior acts of the spouses, who has been the primary caretaker, the child’s preference, and more.

If you are facing issues involving child custody and wish to discuss child custody laws with a family law attorney, contact us at 301-916-1700 or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation. Our firm provides legal services to residents in Washington, D.C., and throughout Maryland including Montgomery County, Frederick County, and Prince George’s County.

Our office is conveniently located in Rockville, Maryland, near the District and Circuit Courthouses for Montgomery County, Maryland, and within walking distance to the Rockville Metro Station on the Red Line. Free parking is also available.

Family Law and Divorce Services

Dealing with family law issues can be complex and emotionally overwhelming. Our experienced family attorneys provide compassionate and tailored legal guidance to help you through every step of the process. Whether you need assistance with divorce proceedings, child custody and visitation, child support, alimony, or spousal support, we are here to support you.

• Divorce Services: Comprehensive legal assistance for all aspects of divorce, including division of assets, alimony, and child custody arrangements.
• Child Custody and Support: Expertise in negotiating and establishing child custody and support arrangements that prioritize the best interests of the child.

Our approach is centered on achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients, considering factors such as the financial stability of each party, communication abilities, living arrangements, and the child’s preferences.

If you need legal assistance with family law matters, contact us at 301-916-1700 or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation. We serve clients in Washington, D.C., and throughout Maryland, including Montgomery County, Frederick County, and Prince George’s County.

Our office is conveniently located in Rockville, Maryland, near the District and Circuit Courthouses for Montgomery County, and close to the Rockville Metro Station on the Red Line. Free parking is available for your convenience.