Odenton, MD Divorce Attorneys

Experienced Divorce Attorneys for Clients in Odenton, Maryland

Filing for divorce can feel like a massive step to take in your life, full of trepidation and unknowns. You may have any number of reasons to feel worried about the end of your marriage, some more pressing than others. With the assistance of an Odenton divorce attorney, you can pursue a favorable outcome through skilled negotiation.

At Zide Law Group, LLC, we have years of experience helping clients through contested and uncontested divorces. When you work with our team of attorneys, we will review your case with a highly individualized approach, taking the time to understand your needs so that we can safeguard your best interests.

Should I Consider Mediation?

If you would prefer to resolve the issues in your divorce with minimal conflict, you could consider mediation as an alternative to litigating your divorce in court. The structure of mediation is completely different from the courtroom, and for many couples, it is much less stressful.

Mediation can give you and your spouse the chance to negotiate in a comfortable setting of your choosing like a cafe, restaurant, or office to go over the issues standing in the way of your divorce settlement. During this session, a qualified mediator will help to guide the discussion, stepping in when things get too tense. The mediator can also propose inventive solutions to help you and your spouse reach an amicable settlement.

Mediation works best if you are willing to compromise and work together with your spouse. At Zide Law Group, LLC, we can help you explore your options to resolve your divorce outside of court. If necessary, we can also act as aggressive litigators on your behalf.

Military Divorce

Military divorces come with unique considerations. Armed service members receive certain protections while on active duty that can affect the legal proceedings and additional regulations may also come into play during the division of property.

The Service Members Civil Relief Act, or SCRA, allows active-duty service members to halt divorce proceedings until they finish active duty. This protects service members from having a judgment entered against them in court during a period of deployment.

The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act, or USFSPA, is a legal mechanism that lets current or former spouses of armed service members to collect a portion of the service member's retirement benefits. This act essentially allows a family law judge to treat military benefits as a marital asset.

At Zide Law Group, LLC, we represent service members and their spouses in military divorces. We can clarify the legal complexities behind the process and advocate for your best interests.

High Net Worth Divorce

A couple with significant assets tied up in their marital estate may have a more complicated divorce. The value of a marital estate can play a significant role in the division of property as well as an alimony award, as a judge will consider the financial resources available to both parties before making a final decree.

If there is no prenuptial or postnuptial agreement in place and you cannot reach a compromise outside of court, you and your spouse may have to take your high net worth divorce to court. This may involve an exhaustive valuation of your estate, taking into account all of your property, such as:

• The value of all real estate
• Bank accounts
• Investments
• Retirement accounts
• Business interests
• Jewelry and other valuable artwork
• Vehicles

At Zide Law Group, LLC, we can help you uncover these assets and advocate for your rights to property.

Contact an Odenton, Maryland Divorce Attorney Today

At Zide Law Group, LLC, our Odenton, MD divorce lawyers are here to protect you. For an initial consultation, call our offices at 410-760-9433 or contact us online today.