Germantown, MD Divorce Attorney

Trusted Divorce Representation for Clients in Germantown, MD

The divorce process can seem mysterious and intimidating, especially if you have never been through any major legal proceedings before. Having the right divorce lawyer by your side to fight for you can make all the difference. There are a lot of different issues to be resolved in a divorce, even if your divorce is relatively simple. The longer you have been married and the more assets you share, the more complicated your divorce might become. If you have children together and will need a plan for co-parenting, your divorce might be emotionally difficult as well. Even knowing that your children are better off with divorced parents than parents who are in an unhappy marriage, child custody issues can be challenging.

Diamant Gerstein, LLC is highly experienced in helping people get divorced. We will help you decide whether to pursue a contested or uncontested divorce based on your individual circumstances. We are skilled at advocating for clients in and out of court. Our goal is to get you the most favorable outcome possible, whether that means reaching an amicable agreement or getting a decision from a judge that is fair to you.

Resolving a Complex Divorce

Every divorce is complicated in its own way. There is no such thing as a routine or simple divorce, even if you were only married for a short time and share few assets and no children. Your divorce is likely to be more complex if:

• You have substantial marital assets - High-net-worth divorce is generally more complex, and more likely to result in litigation. It can take time to untangle a complex financial situation. You may need to divide assets like retirement savings accounts, rental properties you own, a business one or both of you owns, or stock portfolios. It is also more likely that alimony will come into play, as you may have been able to afford for one of you to be a stay-at-home parent.
• Your spouse is a narcissist - Narcissists have a way of making divorce far, far more difficult than it needs to be in a misguided and generally futile effort to get their way on every issue. You will need an aggressive lawyer who can block your spouse's attempts to manipulate you or overcomplicate each issue.
• Your divorce is very contentious - High-conflict divorce can be challenging for everyone involved. If there is a lot of interpersonal conflict between you and your spouse, it may take longer to resolve your divorce through negotiation.
• You have children together - Parents often struggle to create a child custody schedule, as the process necessarily involves giving up some time with your children. You will also need to decide which parent is responsible for making major decisions about the child's upbringing, such as how they should be educated or whether they should be brought up in a certain religion.
• Your spouse is hiding assets - It is quite common for one spouse to try to hide assets from the other, especially if the marriage has been breaking down for a long time prior to divorce. If you suspect that your spouse is hiding assets, it is important to alert your lawyer right away. An attorney can take steps to seek out concealed property.
• You are contesting the divorce - Going to trial is sometimes the only way to make sure you get a fair outcome. However, there are a lot of extra steps, like gathering evidence and preparing witnesses. If you have children, you will also need to work with a guardian ad litem who can help the judge understand what type of custody arrangement would best serve your children.

Contact a Germantown, MD Divorce Attorney

Diamant Gerstein, LLC is committed to helping each client receive the most favorable divorce decree possible. Our experienced Germantown, MD divorce lawyers are equally skilled in fighting for clients in and out of the courtroom. Contact us at 301-560-2685 for a confidential consultation.