Chevy Chase Family Law Attorneys

Compassionate Family Law Attorney Serving Clients in Chevy Chase, MD

Family law matters can be deeply personal and emotionally charged, and the decisions made in family court can impact the lives of multiple family members. Salvado Law Offices works to help clients navigate these challenging situations by providing effective, compassionate legal help. Our attorneys strive to meet the unique needs of each client. With our knowledge of Maryland family law and our dedication to addressing our clients' concerns effectively, we ensure that family members will receive the personalized attention they deserve as they work to resolve their legal issues.

Child-Related Issues

Relationships between parents and children are often at the heart of family law cases. At Salvado Law Offices, our lawyers can help address concerns that may affect child custody, ensuring that parents can protect their parental rights and provide for their children's ongoing needs. We can assist with:

• Legal and physical custody: Parents who have chosen to end their relationship will need to determine how they will work together to make important decisions for their children. They will also need to create schedules detailing where the child will live and how they will divide their time between parents. Salvado Law Offices helps clients address these issues, advocating for arrangements that serve the child's best interests. Whether joint custody or sole custody will be appropriate may depend on various factors, including the child's needs and each parent's situation. We can provide guidance on how to resolve disputes between parents and put arrangements in place to ensure that a family will be able to thrive.
• Child support: Parents have financial obligations toward their children, and arrangements may be put in place in which one parent will make ongoing payments to the other to address daily expenses and other child-related costs. Salvado Law Offices assists clients in calculating appropriate support payments based on the guidelines in Maryland law. We can also help address any disputes that may arise and ensure that support orders are enforced when necessary.
• Parental relocation: When a parent who shares custody of their child wishes to move, this may complicate existing custody and visitation arrangements. Salvado Law Offices can help ensure that parents meet the legal requirements for parental relocation, and we can provide representation when addressing these concerns in court. We work to help parents reach agreements that consider the best interests of the child while balancing the rights of both parents.

Divorce-Related Issues

The decision to legally dissolve a marriage through divorce is not easy, but once a couple takes steps to separate from each other, they will need to address multiple types of legal issues and financial concerns. Salvado Law Offices provides strong representation to help clients complete divorces successfully while protecting their rights. We can help address concerns related to:

• Dividing marital property: Financial concerns will be some of the key aspects of a divorce. Salvado Law Offices works diligently to ensure that a couple's assets and debts will be distributed fairly, considering factors such as the length of the marriage, the contributions of each spouse, and each party's future financial needs. We can help determine the best ways to handle different types of property, from real estate and investments to personal belongings and retirement accounts.
• Spousal support: Determining whether one spouse may be eligible to receive financial support from their former partner, which is also known as alimony, will require a detailed assessment of the financial circumstances of both spouses and other factors involved in a divorce. Salvado Law Offices helps clients understand their rights and obligations regarding spousal support, and we work to negotiate terms that provide our clients with financial stability.
• Dispute resolution: Divorcing spouses will need to determine how to resolve all outstanding issues that must be addressed before their marriage can be legally dissolved. We work to help our clients resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. We work to achieve amicable solutions through negotiation and mediation when possible, but we are prepared to represent clients aggressively in court if necessary.

Other Legal Concerns Affecting Families

Families may need to address a variety of other issues that may affect spouses, parents, children, or other family members. Salvado Law Offices offers a wide range of legal services, including assisting with:

• Adoption: Our attorneys work with families to ensure that parents can adopt children successfully. We assist clients with various types of adoption cases, including step-parent adoptions, relative adoptions, international adoptions, and agency adoptions.
• Guardianship: Establishing legal guardianship for a minor or an incapacitated adult involves significant legal responsibilities. Salvado Law Offices guides clients through the guardianship process, helping them understand their duties and advocating for the best interests of the ward.
• Prenuptial agreements: Couples planning to get married can create legal agreements that may protect their assets and financial interests and address what may happen in a potential divorce. Salvado Law Offices helps clients draft, review, and negotiate prenups while ensuring that the agreements are fair and legally sound.
• Protective orders: In situations involving domestic violence or abuse, obtaining an order of protection can be crucial to ensure that family members will be safe. Salvado Law Offices assists clients in filing petitions for protective orders, representing them in court hearings, and ensuring that their rights are protected.

Contact Our Chevy Chase, Maryland Family Law and Divorce Lawyers

As you address legal concerns that may affect your family, having a skilled, experienced attorney on your side is essential. Salvado Law Offices works to ensure that every client receives the personalized attention and effective legal representation they need. Set up a consultation by contacting us at 301-933-1814.