Skilled Maryland Family Law Attorneys
Helping Clients Enforce the Court's Decisions: Enforcement of Orders
Orders coming from the court need to be enforced. Our practice sees to that. A party in a divorce case may not be receiving the child or spousal support that was dictated in the court's order. Visitation schedules may end up not being followed. We help clients enforce such orders in relation to child support, child custody, visitation, alimony.
Circumstances change: Modification of Orders
Court orders setting custody, support, and visitation are meant to reflect the best situation that the parties, the judge, and the law can envision at the time the order is entered. But circumstances change and what may have been appropriate two years ago may not be appropriate today. There may have been a substantial change in your or your former spouses financial situation. There may be mental health or substance abuse issues creating uncertainty or even an unsafe environment for your children. There can be many reasons that require a modification of a court order and we are prepared to assist you with yours.
Protecting Clients from Spousal Violence: Orders for Protection
People on the brink of a divorce sometimes need to be protected from someone they used to love. Domestic violence can never be justified. Our lawyers hold on to that belief and shape our divorce practice around it. We help clients get orders for protection when they are caught in situations where there is domestic violence. These orders are typically in place for 6 months to 1 year, and they usually provide the breathing room a partner needs to begin separating. These orders are also applicable to unmarried people who are living together. We assist with the filing of all documents and make appearances at hearings.
Contact Us if you are need assistance with the enforcement or modification of a court order or an order for protection.
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