Child Custody and Support

Child Custody Lawyer in Central Maryland

Helping Clients With Visitation and Child Support Issues

At the Law Offices of Cynthia M. Lifson is located in Columbia, Maryland, we help you address sensible custody and support plans based on your circumstances. Contact a law firm with over 15 years of experience in helping clients deal with child custody and child support issues.

Child Custody

Legal custody - If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the court will decide who will make the major decisions regarding the child's health, education, religious training and general welfare. In that case, we will present your perspective to the court.  

Physical custody - absent an agreement between the parties, the court will create an access or visitation plan for the children.

Child Support

Both parents have a duty to provide financial support for the children. The amount of financial support a parent's financial duty to support financial obligation to support a child is generally based on the Maryland Child Support Guidelines, but other factors may affect the total amount owed for child support.

Alimony

Currently, there is no set formula for determining an alimony award. The amount of money to be paid and the length of time for the alimony obligation can be matters of delegate negotiation. Courts evaluate the parties income, expenses and other specific factors to determine an award of alimony.

We strive to protect your rights and the best interests of you child and to help you arrive at a reasonable result to resolve your sensitive family law matters. Contact our office to speak with an attorney. We offer a free initial phone consultation. Our office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Other hours are available by appointment.

Law Offices of Cynthia M. Lifson
Columbia Office
Suite 300
10440 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
Phone: 410-531-1619
Fax: 410-740-5603

Law Offices of Cynthia M. Lifson
Towson Office

Suite 803
401 Washington Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
Phone: 410-296-8166
Fax: 410-296-4527

From our Columbia and Towson, Maryland, law offices, we represent clients in central Maryland, including Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Frederick County, Howard County, Montgomery County and Prince George's County, Maryland.