Divorce Lawyers, Adoption Attorneys

Divorce Lawyers in Maryland

If your considering divorce or filing for divorce, the Alston Law Office, LLC, can provide you with quality legal advice and representation. Our firm is well-informed on current Maryland divorce legislation and practices.

When you arrive at our law office, you will be greeted by friendly and supportive staff and our best family lawyer committed to your success. Our style includes warmth and professionalism. To speak with a family law lawyer contact our law office. We offer a free initial consultation.

Available Daily to Clients

When you are going through this life-changing event we expect, and accept phone calls throughout the process, including evenings and weekends. There are situations that arise in which you find yourself scared and uncertain about what to do. We will answer your calls and questions.

Our Upper Marlboro divorce lawyers handle all aspects of uncontested and contested divorces, including:

• Alimony, spousal support: Preliminary or temporary alimony may be awarded from the time you file for divorce to the time you go trial. After the divorce, you may be awarded temporary support or permanent support. Alimony is based on need and ability to be self-sufficient.
• Division of property: Equitable distribution of the assets and debts, such as retirement and investment accounts, IRAs, and 401Ks. Thorny issues include division of real property, such as a home or land.
• Post-decree modifications: Changes to support agreements may be ordered when a spouse's income or status changes, such as by remarriage.
• Child Support
• Child Custody

Clients' concerns in divorce matters range from legal costs, to keeping their home. Upper Marlboro, Maryland divorce attorney Tiffany Alston will negotiate aggressively for a reasonable divorce settlement, and will go to court if necessary to protect clients' interests and rights. The divorce process is long and it commonly takes a year to come to a resolution of a case. Maryland statutes require a year separation period prior to filing if both parties agree; if one party has not agreed to the separation there is a two year waiting period. There a few grounds that would warrant an immediate divorce like adultery or physical abuse.

Adoption Services

We specialize in adoption related matters: Stepparent adoption, guardianship, child support liabilities after the adoption, grandparents rights, etc.

To speak with Maryland adoption attorney, contact Alston Law Office, LLC. We offer a complimentary initial consultation.

Alston Law Office, LLC is located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and serves clients in surrounding cities including, Annapolis, Andrews Air Force Base, Bethesda, Clinton, College Park, Columbia, Fort Meade, Fort Washington, Greenbelt, Largo, Laurel, Mitchellville, Rockville, and counties including, Ann Arundel County, Charles County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and St. Mary's County.