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Compassionate Family Law Attorneys In Severn, Maryland

Our family law attorneys at Trevillian Law serve families in Severn and the surrounding areas, handling their cases with delicacy and diligence. Communication is one of our team’s top priorities, and our lawyers will take the time to listen to your concerns, worries and particular circumstances.

Our team of experienced, attentive attorneys will diligently advocate for the rights, freedoms and safety of you and your child, no matter what area of family law is causing you concern.

Divorce, Custody And Other Practice Areas

Since our founding in 1993, we’ve been focused on helping spouses and children through their family law challenges. Our family law services encompass the following:

Our lawyers are grateful for their many opportunities to make a difference for families and individuals in our community.

What Does A Family Law Attorney Do?

If you are going through this process for the first time, it is understandable that you may have questions about what a family law attorney does or what to expect.

Our experienced lawyers will help with every stage of the process, making it far easier to navigate the complexities of the legal system. For instance, we can ensure all paperwork is done properly and correctly submitted to the court by the appropriate deadlines. An attorney helps to ensure you do not make critical mistakes that could harm your case.

We can also help things go more smoothly, even if you and your former partner are not on amicable terms. For instance, we can handle communication between both parties so that you do not have to talk to your ex, keeping things civil. It’s hard to take the emotions out of a family law case, but as a third party, we can help keep the peace.

In many cases, couples run into disputes and sticking points even before they go to court. We can help with negotiations on these family law issues; both sides may be able to mutually find a solution to keep the court from making decisions. We help you consider all the options you have.

In cases where negotiating does not work and the case has to go to court, our experienced team can advocate for you and represent you in court. We focus on putting our clients’ best interests first, so you know we are always working hard on your behalf when representing the case to the court, considering rulings that have been made, asking for modifications of standing court orders and much more.

In essence, our experience is critical because we know how this process works, and we leverage that knowledge to find solutions for you. We help lower the odds of family law disputes and find resolutions when they occur. You may be doing this for the first time, but we are not, and that’s why you must have a competent and dedicated family law attorney on your side.

Why Choosing The Right Attorney Matters

Cases involving families are unique because of the high emotions and feelings that they evoke as well as the number of individuals whom they affect, including children. Many of them are filled with sadness, anger and resentment. If you are facing a familial legal matter, then you likely have many conflicted and complex thoughts and feelings.

A well-chosen family law attorney will stay grounded and professional during your time of strife. Our lawyers take a sensible, clear-headed approach to their practice, giving families peace of mind in their times of need.

Essential Tips In Family Law

Many people make rash decisions during family law cases, which they often later regret, especially when they don’t have attorneys to help them.

Our lawyers encourage you to do the following to help ensure rewarding results:

Have your attorney present: Never sign legal documents without your attorney present. Unfortunately, our lawyers have seen situations in which people unknowingly waived their rights by signing papers without attorneys protecting them.

Keep information private: Always remember that your spouse’s attorney does not represent you. Block that lawyer’s attempts to reach you and guard your personal attorney-client relationship.

Consult your attorney on everything: Ask your lawyer for guidance even if your divorce is uncontested. They will know things about family law that you might not consider.

Frequently Asked Questions

At Trevillian Law, our team provides customized answers to potential and existing clients in response to questions such as:

Do I need to hire an attorney when confronting family law issues?

A better question might be, “How high are the stakes?” Granted, some people file for divorce or attempt to get child support amounts changed on their own. But, many make irreversible mistakes when taking on such actions without legal advice.

Our lawyers believe that anything to do with your children or your lifelong financial security is a worthy investment. Just as you see a dentist when you need a tooth pulled or call a plumber when water is leaking inside your walls, it makes sense to get an attorney’s counsel before interacting with a family court.

How do protective orders work?

Protective orders are used by the courts to mitigate threats of domestic violence and protect the vulnerable. Here’s how protective orders work:

  • A party is removed from the household.
  • The petitioner is given exclusive possession of the home and property.
  • The petitioner assumes full custody of the children.
  • No contact and stay away orders are placed against the removed party.
  • The partitioner receives monetary support through wage garnishment.

If you are the victim of domestic abuse, you may become a petitioner and get protective orders against your spouse for up to a year.

What is an uncontested divorce?

In an uncontested divorce, either both spouses agree on all terms and conditions or one spouse fails to respond to the divorce filing or attend court dates. In Maryland law, this is also known as “an absolute divorce on the grounds of mutual consent.”

If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are agreeable and have resolved your issues, then an uncontested divorce may be right for you. Our lawyers make the divorce process as convenient and worry-free as possible by handling all the paperwork. You can usually expect to receive your divorce decree between 60 and 75 days or sooner if your spouse files and responds quickly.

Reach Out To Us For A Professional, Grounded, Caring Legal Approach

Family legal matters can have devastating consequences for all involved. It is important to be able to move forward successfully after times of marital or family strife.  At Trevillian Law, our attorneys have more than 85 collective years of experience helping families resolve their legal disputes through negotiations, mediation sessions and/or litigation.

Clients choose us for our calm, collected, professional lawyers and their aim to achieve optimal results. Call us at 410-609-9987 or email us to start the essential dialogue with a family law attorney on your side.