Family Lawyers in Bethesda MD

Q: What are the grounds for divorce in Maryland?

Effective October 1, 2023, Maryland recognizes three no-fault grounds: Irreconcilable Differences, a 6-Month Separation (even if living together), and Mutual Consent.

Q: How are business interests and ownership divided in a divorce?

Maryland follows the 'equitable distribution' model. For business and medical private practice owners, this involves professional valuation to determine the 'marital portion' of the practice or company.

Family Lawyers in Bethesda

(301) 309-0660

Seasoned Family Lawyers in Bethesda, MD | Kamkari Law

Navigating divorce and custody cases requires a balance of mediation in some instances and aggressive advocacy in others. Different cases, different litigants and/or their counsel also require a different approach. Not every issue is a nail to be hammered and wise decisions should be made to draw the battle lines considering the significance of an issue to client, associated costs, as well as a loss/benefit analysis. At Kamkari Law, our family lawyers in Bethesda prioritize resolutions that yield result preferably through mediation and/or negotiated agreements, while maintaining the trial-readiness necessary to protect your rights in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County.

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Experienced Family Lawyers for the Circuit Court for Montgomery County

With over 20 years of experience, Shane Kamkari provides specialized legal counsel for complex domestic cases. We offer comprehensive services in:

Contested & Uncontested Divorce: Strategic navigation of Maryland divorce filings.
Child Custody & Support: Protecting the “best interests of the child” through residential custody and support agreements.
Asset Division: Specialized expertise in the valuation of professional practices (Doctors, Dentists, and Business Owners).
Protective Orders: Immediate legal intervention for domestic violence and “no-contact” orders.

Why Choose Kamkari Law’s Bethesda Family Lawyers?

Feature	Benefit
20+ Years Experience	Deep familiarity with Montgomery County court procedures.
High Asset Divorces	Seasoned in Family Law Cases with Hight Assets
Contested Child Custody Cases	Priority on Obtaining Custody Order for Clients
Aggressive Litigation	Trial-tested representation when settlement is not an option.

Maryland Divorce Law for Physicians Dentists & Medical Professional Who Own Private Practices

Your private practice is probably wholly or at least partially marital property, subject to equitable division of marital assets. Divorce cases involving medical or dental practices require a sophisticated understanding of valuation of private practices to maximize the protection of the private practitioner. Because of our background in representing private healthcare practices in their mergers and acquisitions, we are uniquely qualified to handle the equitable division of marital assets for medical professionals.

Learn more about Divorce for Healthcare Professionals

Understanding Child Custody in Maryland

In Maryland, child custody is divided into legal and physical (residential) components. If you are granted custody of minor children, you may also request Use and Possession of the marital home for up to three years to maintain stability for your family. The factors for the court to decide in Maryland physical custody cases are set out in MD Code, Fam Law § 9-201. (Factors for determining child custody and visitation; findings of fact).

Our child custody lawyers are seasoned in gathering facts, information, evidence, and witnesses that help prove that the application of the facts in your particular case to the factors set out in Fam Section 9-201 require that physical custody be granted to our clients. As previously mentioned, even a joint physical custody can lend itself to use and possession of the martial home for up to three (3) years (MD Code, Fam Law 8-208, which can be a source of additional financial advantage.

Inside Insight: Early mediation often leads to more sustainable parenting plans than court-ordered arrangements months down the road. This is particularly true if raw feelings and perhaps even resentment have built up during the course of highly contested divorce & custody case on the way to the trial. However, our family lawyers in Bethesda understand that some people and/or their counsel only one language and that is the vigorous representation of your rights in Court. In those cases, we are well prepared and look forward to advocating for our clients’ rights in court.
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Domestic Violence & Protective Orders in Montgomery County Courts

If you are a victim of domestic abuse, or if you have been served with a protective order based on untrue claims, immediate representation is critical. Protective order hearings often precede divorce filings and can significantly impact future custody and home possession rights.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the grounds for divorce in Maryland?

Maryland law has gone through a major transformation in the last few years. Now, it only provides for no-fault grounds for divorce (.MD Code, Fam Law § 7-103). Our Family Lawyers can help you determine which filing best protects your interests as well as your children’s best interests. The current grounds for divorce in Maryland are:

Irreconcilable Differences: A no-fault option for faster resolution.
6-Month Separation: Living separate and apart for at least six months.
Mutual Consent: When both parties agree on all terms of the separation agreement.

How are business interests and ownership divided in a divorce?

Maryland follows the “equitable distribution” model. For business and medical private practice owners, this involves professional valuation to determine the “marital portion” of the practice or company. However, that is only the initial stage. After determining which portion of a business ownership may be marital, then said ownership interest must be valued by an expert. Our Family Lawyers in Bethesda are well versed in business valuation (which are done somewhat differently than business valuations for mergers & acquisitions), and working with business valuation experts. We work hand-in-glove with business valuation experts to protect your rights and interests, whether you are a business owner or a spouse of a business owner.