Annapolis Divorce Attorney
Going through a divorce is a significant change. You owe it to yourself to get comprehensive legal counsel now, so you don't face problems in the future. Attorney Dawn M. Green practices exclusively in family law.
At the Law Office of Dawn M. Green, we protect families. Call 410-280-2696 today to find out how we can help you.
We understand that just because you are going through a divorce, that doesn't mean your family is any less important to you. You want to protect your rights, but you also want to plan for the future of your children. We will listen to your needs to better understand your situation, inform you of your options, and make sure your rights are protected.
Protecting Your Marital Property
The equitable distribution of marital property is based on both what you brought into the marriage and what was accumulated during the marriage. We can help you understand what rights you have when considering the future of your home, car, and other assets. It is important to know that you can protect the assets that you brought into the marriage. We will help you make sure you get credit for your pre-marital interests.
Marital Dissolution
Divorce is not always the proper legal strategy for a couple. Sometimes both parties can benefit from either an annulment or a legal separation. Although we are not certified marriage counselors, we can help you explore other legal options when it comes to marital dissolution.
Child Custody and Support
One of the most important factors in your divorce is the future of your children. From child custody to support and visitation, we can help you understand your options and how your children's future affects the distribution or property.
There are two different types of child custody:
Legal Custody includes the right and requirement to make decisions in regards to areas of major significance in a child's life involving areas such as education, medical care and religion. Legal custody is either shared by the parents or given exclusively to one parent.
Physical Custody is given to the parent with whom the child resides. Physical custody is either shared by the parents or given exclusively to one parent. In the event one parent obtains sole physical custody, the other parent is granted visitation rights with the child. Those visitation rights vary significantly depending on each case.
In determining the issue of Child Custody and Visitation, the paramount concern of the Court is the BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD. Many factors are considered by the Court in determining the best interest of the child and they include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The fitness of the parents
- The willingness of the parents to share custody
- The relationship established between the child and each parent
- Any possibility for disruption in the child's social and educational life
- The demands of parental employment
- The sincerity of the parents request
- The age, health and sex of the child
- The proximity of the parents homes to one another
- The preference of the child
- The prior pattern of access schedule to the child
Contact Us
You don't have to navigate the complicated legal procedures involved with a divorce on your own. By contacting an experienced Maryland divorce attorney, you can get the legal representation you deserve. Contact the Law Office of Dawn M. Green today.
