Get Proactive Help From A Towson Family Law Attorney

Family matters that cross over into the realm of legal matters can become highly emotional and distressing quickly. But it’s possible to take a proactive approach to even the most contentious family matters. Stuart C. Axilbund, Attorney at Law, a family law firm in Towson, Maryland, provides comprehensive legal counsel focused on divorce, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, stepparent adoption, child support and many other topics. Even if you did not initiate the legal case you’re now facing, you can talk to Mr. Axilbund and receive counsel and representation that will help you map out your next steps.

Experienced Help For Complex Family Law Cases

Mr. Axilbund has been practicing family law in Maryland for more than 30 years. He has focused his practice on this area of law and this concentration has enabled him to assess complex domestic situations and provide clients with viable options. Some of the issues he helps clients with include:

• Pre- and postnuptial agreements: Helping clients decide how major issues will be decided before marriage or after divorce
• Marital settlement agreements: Preparing agreements for spouses who wish to live separately and want to decide how certain matters will be handled if they divorce
• Stepparent adoptions: Guiding clients through the legal process of adoption required to create and expand families

Beyond these issues, Mr. Axilbund can help you understand how your divorce may intersect with other life circumstances, such as one spouse being active-duty military, or how a child custody challenge from your spouse should be handled.

Answers To Common Baltimore Family Law Questions

Having a clear picture of the family law case you’re involved in is the first step to handling it successfully. Here are a few answers to queries that Mr. Axilbund often hears in his office.

Why do I need a family law attorney?

Even in an uncontested family law matter, it’s unlikely you can quickly learn all the possible legal roadblocks you may encounter, much less the best way for you to deal with them. Additionally, having a family lawyer who can act as an advocate for you may provide you with additional leverage when you need to negotiate a solution with a former spouse or another family member who’s on the other side of a legal dispute.

How often do family law cases settle in Maryland?

Many family law cases, particularly divorce proceedings, are settled in mediation or before trial. For this to happen, both parties have to be in agreement on settlement terms so that a trial is not needed to determine how Maryland law should be applied to the case.

Does it matter who files for divorce first?

It can be an advantage to be the filing party in a divorce if you have circumstances that benefit from you telling your side of the dispute first or forcing the start of the process. In an amicable, uncontested divorce, it rarely matters who files first. Also, just because you file first, there is no guarantee your terms for custody/visitation, spousal support or equitable property division will be granted.

Contact The Firm Today For A Consultation With A Dedicated Family Lawyer

Don’t wait another minute for help with your family law challenge. Call 410-670-8425 or contact the firm online to schedule a consultation with Mr. Axilbund. Appointments are available between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with evening hours by request.

The firm’s office is located within a few blocks of the Baltimore County Circuit courts. Free parking is provided. Credit cards, Visa, and MasterCard are accepted. German translation is available.