Family Law Overview

A Rockville, Maryland, Family Law and Divorce Lawyer

Family law includes a broad range of litigation and transactional services that affect issues typically arising in families. From the emotionally stressful issues of divorce and child custody matters, to writing a legally air-tight prenuptial agreement, I at the family law firm of the Law Office of Patrick J. Crawford in Rockville, Maryland, can help.

Prenuptial agreements: If you are considering getting married for the first time or have been married before, a prenuptial agreement gives you confidence that your personal assets will be protected in the event of divorce or probate questions upon the death of your spouse.

Divorce and marriage dissolution: I provide common-sense, affordable strategies that are based on helping you move ahead with your life with the least amount of turmoil after the divorce or annulment process is concluded. When a court decision is necessary to protect your rights and interests, I will vigorously represent you.

Child custody, child support guidelines, and visitation issues: Child custody issues are often at the heart of divorce, and they don't necessarily go away after the dust settles on the final settlement. I can help you resolve your most complex child custody matters, including relocation, modified visitation schedules, and support enforcement issues.

Best Interests of the Child: Children in child custody and divorce cases are often caught in the middle of their parents' fight and often need a separate attorney to represent their best interests. Such attorneys, who have previously been called Guardians Ad Litem, are now called Best Interest Attorneys, and special training is required. I have undergone the child counsel training necessary to be a Best Interest Attorney and to represent children who need their own voice in family law cases.

Marital property: Determining the true value of marital property for a fair division in divorce litigation requires technical skill. I will work zealously as your lawyer to ensure that you walk away from your marriage with the share of the money and property that you deserve.

Judgment modifications: The courts know that things change in peoples' lives and fortunes. What looked like a fair settlement at the time of the divorce may be impossible to live with several years later. I can help you with all of your child support, child visitation, and alimony modification needs.

Learn more at my Family Law FAQ page.

Contact my law office to schedule a consultation about your specific Maryland family law needs.