Skilled Maryland Divorce Lawyer
Most decisions made during a divorce proceeding deal with three important issues — property, children, and post-divorce financial status. At the Law Offices of A. Stafford Hearns & Associates, LLC, we work closely with clients, so that we understand their goals as well as their concerns. Then, we go to work to achieve a timely, efficient, and practical solution that achieves those goals.
Divorce can be an emotional, stressful, and tense experience. However, many couples find that working to obtain a mediated agreement on important issues reduces both the emotional and financial distress of a divorce. While we strongly believe in amicable solutions over contentious courtroom battles, we stand ready to advocate for clients should it be in their best interests to proceed to trial.
We are passionate about helping clients with issues involving:
- Property: When couples split, it can be a challenge to decipher what was his and what was hers. Attorney A. Stafford Hearns, Esq., has the skill and resources to effectively handle complex property issues, such as distinguishing between marital assets and non-marital assets, locating hidden assets, and negotiating a separation agreement that clearly sets forth how assets and debts will be divided.
- Children: Maintaining a relationship with their children during a divorce and afterwards causes significant anxiety for many parents. We work to calm our clients' fears and work toward achieving a child custody and visitation agreement that everyone can live with.
- Financial Status: Financially, divorce means going from one household to two households; going from two incomes to one income. It can be a struggle to maintain your previous standard of living. While child support is ordered according to specific guidelines, spousal support/alimony is only determined on a case-by-case basis and according to the needs of each party. In cases where alimony is ordered by the court, it is usually only for a temporary basis to allow the person receiving support to get back on his or her feet in the working world.
Let the Law Offices of A. Stafford Hearns & Associates, LLC help you work through the sensitive issues in your divorce so that you can move forward.
Contact us for experienced divorce and family law representation in Maryland.
Law Offices of A. Stafford Hearns & Associates, LLC
5303 W Court Drive Suite 2
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone: 301-627-8899 ▪ E-mail ▪ Fax: 301-627-8898
Toll free: 1-877-202-6516