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23 Jun, 2024 by L k morgan
I appreciate Jessica's assistance. She was very attentive and took the time to go over our options. She was always available for follow-up calls and recommendations. We never felt rushed to make a decision.
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22 Jun, 2024 by Darren kirkham
The state of MD is hard to work with and likes to make getting refunds really hard to get. I tried on my own for over a year before I finally hired Jessica. She was awesome to work with. She made the process quick and easy and got me my refund in a matter of weeks. I highly recommend working with her!
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21 Jun, 2024 by Janice engle
I cannot speak highly enough of Jessica - I had millions of dollars tied to my name for a company that was not mine. Not only was she kind, non-judgmental and understanding of my situation but she was also bullish and persistent when fighting for the assessments to be dropped off of my name. If you know anything about the State of Maryland remaining persistent in communication is KEY or you will be left by the wayside. I can finally have a good night's rest knowing that I no longer have such a big number tied to my name. Thank you so much for everything Jessica!
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02 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
I am very thankful to have met Ms. Lisa Trail. I was in desperate need of legal assistance for my family situation, and she helped me through everything. Thanks to her compassion, professionalism, knowledge, and assistance. I was able to get the legal help I needed. I am forever grateful to Ms. Lisa Trail and would highly recommend her to anyone!
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21 Feb, 2024 by Bob
Lisa was extremely helpful throughout my divorce process. While this was a “mutual consent” divorce with no minor children or alimony issues, it was a relief to have a resource such as Lisa to guide me throughout the process. She was always responsive and supportive.
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21 Nov, 2023 by Jim
Lisa was excellent throughout my divorce process. She made herself available to talk within reasonable timeframes and responded to emails quickly. Lisa guided me through the process effectively. I appreciated her candor when talking strategy before and during mediation. She made a difficult process easier to manage.
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11 Nov, 2024 by Amy
Ms. Robbins was effective and efficient. She helped to keep me focused throughout this difficult process. She listened to my concerns and explained things to me. Ms. Robbins was able to negotiate to keep us out of court. Ms. Robbins, Paralegal, Chrystal was also extremely helpful.
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27 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
I was looking for a lawyer with experience and confidence. She came highly recommended from the court employees and in the community. Handled the case with concise instructions and respect in regards to the case. Very just and fare dealing all involved.
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28 Nov, 2023 by Michael k
It doesn’t get any better. Karen and her assistant, Chrystal, are Superb. I was a lost little sheep, in a wolves den. Then came Karen. Her actions helped me mentally, and financially. Usually, in these scenarios, there is only one winner. So, if you don’t want to watch your monies get burned up by a callous Lawyer actions, call Karen. She is the “Good” Karen. Tho, in your corner, if needed, Big Bad Karen, will back you up. Give them a call. You’ll find out quickly , of what I speak….
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07 Feb, 2015 by Jason
Michael Sweet is the best general practice lawyer I've been to in Frederick, hands down. Very attentive and professional. I plan to use him for all of my legal matters going forward and I've already recommended him to friends and family.
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01 Oct, 2024 by Hanna
I recently had the pleasure of working with Michael Gast as my fiancé's legal representative during a trial, and I cannot express enough how impressed we were with his professionalism and dedication. From start to finish, Michael was prompt in his communication and highly proficient in getting the other party to respond, which made the entire process much smoother. What stood out the most was Michael's commitment to fully representing his client. He went above and beyond to ensure that my fiancé's interests were prioritized, demonstrating a level of care and diligence that is truly commendable. We wholeheartedly recommend Michael to anyone in need of legal representation and will definitely seek his services again in the future. Thank you, Michael, for your unwavering support and expertise!
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28 Mar, 2024 by John
Mr Gast stood with me through a particularly tough transition in my personal life. He was responsive with communications and guided me through both civil and criminal proceedings. At a time when everything felt stacked against me Mr Gast was steadfast and reliable.
The divorce process lasted a ridiculously long time but Mr Gast was there throughout and I am now happily on the other side in large part thanks to his representation.
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11 Dec, 2023 by Jessica
I have hired Mike as my attorney 3 times. First for a divorce/custody case when I was in my early 20's. Once for a Custody case while in my early 30's. And this last case that just finalized for a divorce from an all but 17 year marriage. The most recent one lasted almost 2 years, because the court system is still so far behind on cases. My now ex decided to bring his "girlfriend" into our home, with me and our children there. Mike was very professional, empathetic, and aggressive when needed. Each time I hired him, he explained everything, all of the possibilities of outcomes, what I should do to keep my kids and myself safe and protected. I am disabled and currently fighting for disability, my ex was claiming that I wasn't disabled because he didn't want to pay me alimony. Mike got me in contact with James Sullivan, a Vocational expert to speak with my Doctors and be a expert witness. Doing that got me alimony, and saved me thousands of dollars because I didn't have to hire one of my doctors as a expert witness which is crazy expensive. Without Mike and his Knowledge of the laws, I don't know what I would of done. I highly recommend Mike Gast to anyone looking for a great, affordable, easy to work with attorney.
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11 Jul, 2024 by Achsah hammond
If you need a lawyer, YOU NEED Nicholas McDaniels! Lewis McDaniels law firm is a dedicated company as a whole and gets you the justice and help you deserve! They are knowledgeable, genuine professionals who earned much deserved respect, recognition, and appreciation from me! Thank you 1000x times for everything!
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19 Mar, 2024 by Jeremy weaver
Ryan, Nick, and Jack are the real deal.
Great for real estate litigation.
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28 Jun, 2023 by Steve rose
Hank was great in all aspects with the sale of my business. From the initial contract review through the sale and dissolution of my business. I was able to get the financial terms I wanted through his tenacity with the buyer. Thank you for your professionalism. I would recommend Hank to anyone.
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11 May, 2024 by Donald lambert
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29 Nov, 2023 by Anonymous
Best lawyer ever to the person who put that she is bad you are a tupid human being
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09 Feb, 2023 by Shawn g
Always professional and helpful with my many questions.
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05 Apr, 2024 by Alan noznesky
Elizabeth is an outstanding lawyer. She thoroughly understands the legal and emotional process of separation and divorce and the impact on families and children. She is calm, firm, and very skillful in her approach to the process. She is also very patient as these matters sometimes take months and years to adjudicate.
Furthermore, her fees are reasonable considering her expertise and the time involved. I feel lucky that she "hand held" me through my situation and was empathetic to the psychology of my former partner. She had a good handle on things from a financial and psychological standpoint and has the experience to adjust to the need of the client depending on the situation..ie, level of contention between estranged spouses.
I highly recommend Elizabeth if you are in the process of seeking counsel and she is available. Good luck !
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02 May, 2023 by Michael l donk
18 Jul, 2022 by Adam mcwilliams
Ms. Stup represented me well throughout a complex and contentious divorce, during which she was a strong advocate for my interests, an expert in the process and the law, and collaborative, compassionate, and ethical in her approach. I would highly recommend her.
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01 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
We had a custody case with Mr. Rolle in August of 2017 and we are so happy we hired him! We instantly felt at ease with him. Also, he must have an excellent paralegal on staff. She seems to have done most of our paperwork (under his supervision/direction) and that was great for us! The custody order and other stuff was very well written and because he used his paralegal so wisely the billing to us was far less than we were expecting it to be. It was a huge relief for us. We’d had another lawyer before him who did things badly and was gouging us with the billing, so our final bill from this firm was a huge relief. They deducted the bill from our retainer and returned it in a reasonable amount of time.
Also, when the other party was ready to settle (very much in our favor), because of life circumstances, Mr. Rolle’s Law firm was able to get the new custody order written up very quickly. I think it was only a couple of days and that included some revisions that we sent in after the fact. That was important because we were concerned the other party might change their mind.
We would definitely hire Mr. Rolle again.
Thank you!
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21 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
Mr. Rolle does not take just any case. Even though he could easily do this to increase his billable hours, that is not his style. He is to the point, and cares about keeping legal costs down. I have recommended this firm to two of my friends and anticipate I will recommend them again if the opportunity arises. He was brilliant in how he drafted the complaint filed against my opponent and fiercely protected my legal interests.
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02 Feb, 2016 by Anonymous
Mr. Rolle is professional, kind, and did a fabulous job representing me in my divorce/custody case. He listened to me and worked effectively to get the best resolution for me and my children. Mr. Rolle is also very aware of not wasting time/money -- and thus my total attorneys' fees were not the extreme financial hit they could have been. Highly recommended!
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23 Oct, 2023 by Leah
Ms. Wiseman did not do anything at the court besides notify the majesty her introduction to the case. After the case was changed to another day, she demanded more money and informed me that she didn't want to continue the case because it was too complicated for her. The case was only to receive the dates for hearings. Very unprofessional and rude.
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06 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
6/6/2022
I just had court today with Rihanna and she is by far the best attorney I have ever had and I will always use her if I ever need her thank you so much Rihanna.
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28 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
Unprofessional on every level! Acts like the courtroom is an episode of law and order on TV! Sour grapes is a term she uses, I believe she is the sour grape!
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What a Child Support Lawyer Can Do for You
A child support lawyer specializes in legal issues related to the financial support that one parent provides to another for the upbringing of their children. These lawyers assist with establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support orders, ensuring that the financial needs of the child are met, including housing, food, healthcare, education, and other essentials. A child support lawyer can also represent parents in disputes over the amount of support, ensure fair calculations based on income, and handle legal proceedings if one parent fails to meet their obligations.
Whether you're seeking to establish child support, modify an existing order, or enforce payments, a child support lawyer can help you navigate the legal system and protect your rights and the well-being of your child.
When Should I Hire a Child Support Lawyer?
You should consider hiring a child support lawyer when you need assistance with any of the following child support matters:
- Establishing child support: If you are going through a divorce or separation and need to establish a child support order, a lawyer can help ensure that the support amount is fair and accurately calculated.
- Modifying child support orders: If there has been a significant change in circumstances, such as a job loss, income change, or a child's financial needs, a lawyer can help you request a modification to the existing child support order.
- Enforcing child support payments: If the other parent has failed to make court-ordered child support payments, a lawyer can help enforce the order through legal means such as wage garnishment, property liens, or even legal action.
- Disputing child support calculations: If you believe the child support amount has been incorrectly calculated based on your income or expenses, a lawyer can help you challenge the calculation and seek a fair adjustment.
- Paternity disputes: If paternity needs to be established before child support can be ordered, a lawyer can assist with DNA testing and legal proceedings.
- Interstate child support cases: If the parents live in different states, navigating child support laws can be complex. A lawyer can help ensure the proper jurisdiction is established and that child support is enforced across state lines.
- Child support during custody disputes: If child custody and child support are being determined simultaneously, a lawyer can help ensure that both issues are resolved fairly and in the best interest of the child.
Hiring a lawyer early can help ensure that your child support case is handled effectively and that your child's financial needs are met.
What Does a Child Support Lawyer Do?
A child support lawyer provides a variety of legal services to help parents secure, modify, and enforce child support arrangements. Their responsibilities often include:
- Filing for child support: A lawyer can help you initiate the legal process to obtain a child support order, ensuring that all necessary documentation is submitted and deadlines are met.
- Calculating child support: A lawyer can help ensure that child support is calculated fairly based on both parents' incomes, the needs of the child, and other factors such as healthcare and education costs.
- Negotiating child support agreements: If both parents are willing to negotiate, a lawyer can help facilitate an agreement on child support outside of court, which can then be approved by a judge.
- Representing you in court: If negotiations fail or the other parent contests the child support amount, a lawyer will represent you in family court, presenting evidence and making legal arguments to support your case.
- Modifying support orders: A lawyer can help you file a request for modification if circumstances change, such as a loss of income or an increase in the child’s financial needs.
- Enforcing child support: If the other parent is not making court-ordered payments, a lawyer can take legal steps to enforce the order through wage garnishment, property liens, or other measures.
- Handling complex cases: In cases involving high incomes, self-employment, or complicated financial situations, a lawyer can help ensure that all relevant factors are considered in determining child support.
How Are Child Support Lawyers Paid?
Child support lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the case and the type of legal work required. Common payment methods include:
- Hourly rate: Most child support lawyers charge by the hour, with rates ranging from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and location. The total cost will depend on how much time the lawyer spends on your case, including preparation, negotiations, and court appearances.
- Flat fee: For more straightforward cases, such as uncontested child support agreements or basic modifications, some lawyers may offer a flat fee that covers all services related to the case.
- Retainer: Many lawyers require a retainer, which is an upfront payment that is billed against as the lawyer works on your case. The amount of the retainer depends on the expected complexity of the case.
- Sliding scale or pro bono services: Some lawyers offer sliding scale fees based on income or provide pro bono (free) services in cases where clients cannot afford to pay full legal fees, especially when children’s needs are at stake.
It’s important to discuss fees with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand how much you will be charged and what services are covered.
How Much Does a Child Support Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a child support lawyer varies depending on the complexity of the case, whether it's contested or uncontested, and the lawyer’s experience. General cost estimates include:
- Uncontested child support cases: Legal fees may range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the complexity of the paperwork and the lawyer’s fees.
- Contested child support cases: Legal fees can range from $5,000 to $20,000 or more, especially if the case involves significant court time.
- Hourly rates: Lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour for child support cases, with higher rates for more experienced attorneys or cases that involve complex financial issues.
- Modification or enforcement: Fees for modifying or enforcing a child support order may range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the complexity and the need for court intervention.
Always ask for a detailed cost estimate during your consultation so you can plan your budget accordingly.
Top Questions to Ask a Child Support Lawyer
Before hiring a child support lawyer, it’s important to ask questions to ensure they are the right fit for your case. Key questions to ask include:
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What experience do you have with child support cases?
Ensure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it’s establishing, modifying, or enforcing child support orders. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, offers flat fees, or requires a retainer, and ask for a detailed estimate of the total cost. -
What is the likelihood of success in my case?
Ask the lawyer for an honest assessment of your case and any potential challenges you may face. -
How long will the process take?
Child support cases can take time, so ask the lawyer how long they expect the process to last and what factors may cause delays. -
Will you personally handle my case?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle parts of the case. Make sure you know who will be managing your case and representing you in court. -
What documents should I prepare?
Ask the lawyer what financial documents and other information you should bring to help them calculate child support and build your case.
How to Check the Credibility of a Child Support Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable child support lawyer, take the following steps to verify their credentials and track record:
- Verify their bar status: Check with your state bar association to confirm that the lawyer is licensed to practice and has no history of disciplinary actions.
- Look for family law experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in family law and have successfully handled child support cases similar to yours.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for client reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about the lawyer’s professionalism and success rate.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who have worked with them on child support matters.
- Check for certifications: Some lawyers may have certifications in family law or membership in organizations like the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), which can indicate their expertise in child support and family law issues.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a child support lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- Income documents: Bring pay stubs, tax returns, W-2s, or any other documentation of your income and the other parent’s income, as this will be used to calculate child support.
- Existing child support orders: If there are any existing child support or custody orders, bring copies for the lawyer to review.
- Child-related expenses: Provide documentation of your child’s medical bills, education expenses, daycare costs, and any other expenses that should be factored into the child support calculation.
- Communication with the other parent: Bring any communication between you and the other parent regarding child support, whether through emails, text messages, or written agreements.
- List of questions: Prepare a list of questions about your case, the legal process, and the lawyer’s fees.
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer assess your case more effectively and provide the best possible legal advice on how to proceed.
