Divorce, Child Custody & Child Support

Representing clients throughout Montgomery, Baltimore and Howard counties

Going through a divorce has a tumultuous effect on the rest of your life, but the process itself can become much simpler with the help of a knowledgeable lawyer. Fred A. Cohen, P.A. is a seasoned Owings Mills divorce and family law firm dedicated to producing satisfying outcomes for clients whose families are in a state of turmoil.

Attorney Fred Cohen provides assistance in contested or uncontested divorces and any accompanying issues, such as:

  • Retirement asset division
  • Pension division
  • Order enforcement
  • Agreement modification

Mr. Cohen also works with clients who would like to separate from their spouses but are not sure divorce is right for them.

Child custody

Determining child custody is often the most important decision a couple makes when getting divorced. As your lawyer, Mr. Cohen can help you understand your options under Maryland law and the factors involved in determining what form of custody is awarded. Mr. Cohen encourages former spouses to try to maintain healthy relationships with one another and he always looks out for childrens' best interests.

Types of child custody in Maryland are:

  • Temporary custody
  • Sole custody
  • Joint legal custody
  • Shared physical custody

Parents can also seek to arrange a combination of shared physical and joint legal custody, where the child lives in one location and the parents rotate their residency accordingly.

Child support

Maryland uses set guidelines to calculate child support payments. However, the level of child support can be adjusted based on a variety of factors, including developmental disabilities, healthcare costs, the earning capacity of each parent, and other responsibilities the parents hold. Mr. Cohen has an in-depth knowledge of Maryland's Child Support Guidelines and can help if you are seeking to have an order enforced or modified.

Contact Fred Cohen for assistance from a knowledgeable lawyer

Fred A. Cohen, P.A. is your source for qualified legal counsel in a wide array of family law matters. With a main office in Owings Mills, Mr. Cohen also has satellite offices in Columbia and Rockville. He keeps flexible office hours should you need to schedule an evening or weekend appointment.

Contact Mr. Cohen's office online or at 410-702-4546 to schedule a free initial consultation.