Gaithersburg, MD Divorce Attorney

Knowledgeable Divorce Lawyer Supporting Clients in Gaithersburg, MD

Divorce can be an emotional battle as well as a legal one. The end of a marriage can bring up a lot of strong feelings, including sadness and relief. If you have children, they will need your help processing the divorce and navigating the changes in their lives. You will also be navigating a lot of changes in your life. There can be a lot of uncertainty - and therefore, anxiety - involved in a divorce, especially if you are not in a position where you could immediately go to work and support yourself. Self-care is extremely important during this time.

While you are taking care of your and your children's emotional and physical wellbeing, you need an attorney you can rely on to handle the legal side of things and act as a middleman between you and your spouse. Diamant Gerstein, LLC is highly experienced in representing people who are involved in contentious divorce cases, including those that require litigation. We will assess your situation and create a customized approach based on sound legal reasoning to achieve the best outcome possible.

High Net-Worth Divorce Lawyers in Gaithersburg

High-asset divorces are more likely to be litigated. There may be a lot at stake, making going to court worthwhile. Special issues in high-asset divorce include:

• Dividing complex assets - You and your spouse may share assets that are not easily divided, such as an apartment building, stocks, or a business. We seek out creative and practical solutions for dividing complex marital assets.
• Hidden assets - Hidden assets can become a problem in high-net-worth marriages.
• Alimony - If one of you was the primary breadwinner and the other stayed home to raise the children, alimony might be warranted.
• Increased conflict - Because neither party is financially motivated to reach a quick out-of-court settlement, there may be more conflict, and the divorce may take longer.

The court will strive to divide your marital assets in a way that is fair and equitable. Unlike in most other states, in Maryland, the court can consider what led to the parties' estrangement - or who is at fault for the divorce.

Child Custody in a High-Conflict Divorce

If the court will be making decisions about child custody, it will be able to consider the parties' finances. The ability of each parent to provide financially for the child is an important factor in child custody decisions. In a high-asset divorce, this makes the division of assets and alimony orders all the more important.

While your instinct is likely to keep your children with you - and away from their other parent - as often as possible, it is important to obey all existing temporary custody orders. It is also important to take advantage of all your parenting time, as failing to do so could suggest to the court that you are an unreliable or disinterested parent. You will also want to show the court that you are able to put aside your differences for the sake of your children.

Avoid letting your children become involved in the conflict between you and their other parent. Resolving your child custody issues out of court is often the best option for warring spouses, as it can be done without involving the child at all. If you go to trial for custody of your children, they will have to appear in court and answer questions. This can make children feel as if they are caught in the middle of their parents' fighting. Our attorneys are highly skilled in helping parents in conflict create plans for co-parenting out of court.

Contact a Gaithersburg, MD Divorce Lawyer

Diamant Gerstein, LLC will work hard to make sure you get the most favorable divorce decree possible. Our dedicated Gaithersburg, MD divorce attorneys will fight for you in and out of court. Contact us at 301-560-2685 for a confidential consultation.