Experienced Maryland Divorce Lawyer

If you are considering or facing divorce, it is important to know your rights and how to protect them. We can guide you through the separation and divorce process. With valuable legal experience, maturity and life experience, The Law Office of Donna R. F. Beard will help you protect your rights in negotiation, mediation or the courtroom.

Divorce in Maryland

We take a genuine interest in my clients' needs, and we will work hard to meet your goals. Every situation is different, and we will help you understand the legal process and discuss your individual situation.

The first thing we will do is establish the facts of your case. This helps us determine if you satisfy the grounds for a limited divorce or an absolute divorce. We will discuss your options with you and how we can help you protect your rights regarding many issues, including:

• Child custody and visitation: The best interest of the child is the standard Maryland courts use in determining custody and visitation, and in establishing a parenting plan. As a state certified Best Interest Attorney, Ms. Beard's primary focus is to do what is best for the child. Children have a right to a relationship with both parents, and we will help you come to a reasonable agreement that meets your child's needs.
  
• Third party custody and visitation: Sometimes neither parent is in a position to appropriately care for their children. In these situations, we are available to help other family members step in and assume custody of the child.
  
• Child support: The state of Maryland has a formula that is generally used to determine child support. The formula takes many factors into account, including child custody and the financial situation of each parent. We can calculate child support based on the specific facts and circumstances of your case.
  
• Spousal support (alimony): We will help you decide whether or not one spouse is financially dependent on the other and if alimony is warranted. If so, we will work with you to determine an appropriate type of support and how long that support should last. The goal is to allow the financially dependent spouse to become wholly self supporting. 
  
• Modifications of custody and support agreements: Sometimes circumstances change significantly. We will help you decide if certain changes necessitate modifications to prior agreements.
  
• Property valuation and distribution: This can be a complex process. We can advise if and when various valuators should be engaged to determine the value of your marital property, and we can guide you through a fair and equitable division of it.

Contact Us

Call 410-638-8894 or contact us online to schedule an appointment to discuss your divorce.  For your convenience, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

Law Office of Donna R. F. Beard
1200-C Agora Drive, No. 310
Bel Air, MD 21014
Telephone: 410-638-8894 | Fax: 410-638-8895
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Attorney Donna R. F. Beard represents clients throughout Maryland in Bel Air, Fallston, Baltimore, Churchville, Elkton, Rising Sun, Aberdeen and Jarrettsville in Harford County and Cecil County.