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    • FAMILY
    • DEFAMATION
    • BANKRUPTCY
    • COMPLEX LITIGATION
    • INVASION OF PRIVACY
    • PEACE & PROTECTIVE ORDERS
    • QUI TAM & WHISTLEBLOWER
Law offices of Schwartz & Arminavage

(301) 474-2300

  • Home
  • CONTACT
  • APPELLATE
  • EDUCATION
    • EDUCATION LAW
    • States We Serve
    • Title IX
    • Bullying
    • Academic Dishonesty
    • NIL
  • CRIMINAL
  • FAMILY
  • DEFAMATION
  • BANKRUPTCY
  • COMPLEX LITIGATION
  • INVASION OF PRIVACY
  • PEACE & PROTECTIVE ORDERS
  • QUI TAM & WHISTLEBLOWER

Navigating Family Law Matters

Family law is the area of law that addresses legal issues involving families and domestic relationships. These matters can be deeply personal and often involve significant emotional, financial, and practical consequences. An experienced family law attorney can help you understand your legal rights, navigate the legal process, and work toward a resolution that protects your interests and those of your family.


Family law matters include divorce and legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, alimony and spousal support, property and asset division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, adoption, and other disputes involving familial relationships.

Because every family and every legal matter is different, family law cases often require careful consideration of the specific circumstances involved. Whether you are beginning the divorce process, facing a dispute over custody, or addressing another family-related legal issue, having knowledgeable legal counsel can help you make informed decisions and navigate the process with greater confidence.


At Schwartz & Arminavage, we understand that family law matters can affect nearly every aspect of your life. We provide thoughtful, personalized legal representation designed to help clients understand their options, protect their rights, and move forward during challenging times. Let us help you; call us today at (301) 474-2300.

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Family law matters can raise many questions. Visit our Family Law FAQs for helpful answers about divorce, custody, support, and other family law issues. 

FAQs

Our Family Law Services

Divorce & Separation

Child Custody & Visitation

Child Custody & Visitation

Providing comprehensive legal guidance through the complexities of divorce, including property division, alimony, and separation agreements.

Child Custody & Visitation

Child Custody & Visitation

Child Custody & Visitation

Advocating for custody arrangements that protect your parental relationship and serve your children’s best interests.

Child Support

Child Custody & Visitation

Child Support

Establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support orders in accordance with state guidelines and your family’s unique circumstances.

Adoption

Alimony & Spousal Support

Child Support

Providing comprehensive legal guidance for stepparent, domestic, and international adoptions from initial paperwork through finalization.

Alimony & Spousal Support

Alimony & Spousal Support

Alimony & Spousal Support

Advocating for fair and appropriate support arrangements based on the unique circumstances of your marriage and financial situation.

Property Division

Alimony & Spousal Support

Alimony & Spousal Support

Protecting clients’ financial interests through the equitable distribution of marital assets, including real estate, retirement accounts, and business interests.

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Drafting clear agreements that protect both parties before or during a marriage.

Guardianship & Grandparents' Rights

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Establishing legal guardianship for minors or incapacitated adults.

Parental Rights Termination

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Parental Rights Termination

Providing legal representation in matters involving the voluntary or involuntary termination of parental rights by the child.

Family Law FAQs

Please reach us at info@schwartzarmlaw.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

While it varies significantly based on the facts and location of the proceedings, an uncontested divorce in Maryland can take 2 to 4 months, and 9 to 24 months if the litigation is contested. Other matters, including custody, property division, and alimony, are addressed during that time, which may result in the case taking longer or needing a trial.


A separation agreement is a voluntary written contract that establishes the terms of custody, support, property division, and other matters between separated spouses. Although not required, an agreement can provide clarity and help minimize the risk of future disputes.


Yes. Court orders for custody or support may be modified when there has been a substantial change in circumstances. Schwartz & Arminavage can assist clients with seeking, responding to, and navigating post-judgment modifications.


Yes. Even in an uncontested matter, an attorney can help protect your interests, prevent future disputes, and ensure all required documents and filings are completed properly.


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The foregoing does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. All statements are statements of opinion by attorney and don't represent a promise of specific results in your case. Please call to discuss the specifics of your case and review your options. 

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