Family Law

Family law is a body of law that encompasses all aspects of family relationships.

Relationships of every sort make up the pattern of our lives from school, church, workplace and other business associates to the acquaintances we make through clubs and civic organizations. Yet, few relationships play a more significant role than those of our family members.

Always in delicate balance, family dynamics are continually undergoing changes, whether through a welcome event like a birth or adoption of a new family member, or due to divorce, domestic violence, health problems, death or even outside forces like natural disasters. While many domestic issues often involve complicated and troubling problems for the entire family, the law governing family matters, in its simplest form, is a code for creating, improving or dissolving family relationships.

When you are going through a marital crisis, contemplating divorce, modifying child or spousal support, restructuring child custody or visitation, or need a separation, other marital or domestic relations agreement, consulting an experienced family law attorney can provide valuable assistance. Expert legal advice can guide you in making crucial decisions that will affect you and your family for years to come.

At Trainor, Billman, Bennett, McCabe, & McCarthy LLP, our attorneys have decades of experience helping families find solutions for family issues. Recognized for their achievements and expertise, they have been honored with induction to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, recognized as Best Lawyers in America and among Maryland Super Lawyers.

When you turn to our law firm for guidance, you can rely on our know-how to determine the appropriate remedy for your unique situation, whether you need legal advice, legal representation, mediation, or litigation through the court system to resolve your family related problem.
 
While our attorneys handle a full scope of family law matters, much of our work falls into the following categories.

• Complex Divorce
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Enforcement/Modification of Court Orders
• Visitation
• Alimony
• Separation Agreements
• Pre-Nuptial Agreements
• Post Nuptial Agreements
• Paternity
• Domestic Relations
• Non-traditional Family Issues

Our family law attorneys understand what you are going through, as you cope with a marital crisis or other domestic conflicts. Working closely with you, we will explain the law as it relates to your situation, formulate a plan to meet your objectives, and help you make informed decisions.

We are also conscious of the toll litigation can take on participants, and wherever possible, we work creatively with you to resolve issues through negotiation of mutually acceptable alternatives. Whenever possible, our family law team employs alternative dispute resolution, such has negotiation, mediation or collaborative law to minimize marital strife. Years of experience; however, have also demonstrated that some cases require strong advocacy through courtroom litigation in order to reach a favorable outcome. In such cases, our lawyers are also skilled litigators who are prepared to go to trial to protect your best interests.

Whether you are facing a divorce that involves a closely held business and considerable assets, you need assistance to enforce court orders, or modify child custody or support, call our law firm at (410) 280-1700 to learn how our experience with complex family issues can benefit you and your family. We will be happy to arrange a consultation with a trusted attorney in a confidential setting.

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