Catonsville, MD Divorce Attorneys

Reliable Divorce Attorneys Serving Clients in Catonsville, Maryland

Whether you have filed for divorce yourself or you have been served with divorce papers, you may be intimidated by the complicated legal proceedings ahead of you. You may have much to lose in a divorce, ranging from your home to the allocation of child custody. An experienced Catonsville divorce lawyer can guide you through the process of getting a divorce, protecting your rights all the while.

A divorce should be handled with attention and care. At Zide Law Group, LLC, we bring an analytical approach to issues of family law, as well as strong litigation strategies to serve your best interests. When you work with our firm, we will work toward an ideal outcome on your behalf, negotiating for a favorable divorce decree.

Child Custody

In Maryland, the courts always prioritize the child's best interests when making decisions about custody. When deciding who the child will live with and who can make decisions on the child's behalf, the courts may consider, among other factors:

• Whether both parents are fit to take care of the child
• The child's preference
• The distance between the parents' homes
• The age, health, and special needs (if any) of the child
• Each parent's character and reputation
• The willingness of each parent to facilitate the child's bond with the other parent

At Zide Law Group, LLC, our lawyers can help you create a parenting plan that addresses the schedule for physical custody as well as the decision-making authority for legal custody. If a child custody dispute cannot be settled outside of court, our lawyers are prepared to advocate for your parental rights in front of a judge.

Property Division

Dividing up your marital estate requires an exhaustive examination of your total assets. As a rule, any property you acquired while you were married is likely to be considered marital property, which must be divided.

You and your spouse may be able to negotiate a fair division of assets outside of court. If needed, our firm can help mediate for a mutually agreeable solution. However, if you and your spouse cannot agree on how property should be divided, it will fall to the courts to split up your estate.

No matter the case, the judge will split up your assets according to the principle of equitable distribution, which does not always mean your estate will be split cleanly down the middle. The court may consider a number of factors to ensure an equitable distribution, such as contributions to the marriage, the economic resources of both parties, and the circumstances leading to the divorce. Our lawyers can argue for a favorable split of property based on your needs.

Post Judgment Modifications

After your divorce has been finalized, you may experience a change in circumstances that necessitates a change to the judge's order. For instance, if you have been ordered to pay alimony to your spouse, you can petition for a modification to the order if your spouse gets an increase in income. In other cases, you can call for alimony to be terminated outright if your spouse remarries or cohabitates with a new romantic partner.

At Zide Law Group, LLC, we can go over your case to see if you have grounds to modify a court order. We are prepared to fiercely advocate for you in front of a judge, giving voice to your concerns.

Contact a Catonsville, MD Divorce Lawyer Today

Our divorce lawyers are here to help you through your legal troubles. At Zide Law Group, LLC, we have more than 50 years of shared experience practicing law, giving us clear insights into how to handle the most contentious issues in a divorce. Call us at 410-760-9433 or contact us online to set up an initial consultation.