Family Lawyers in Ocean City and Salisbury

The divorce and child custody attorneys of Cockey, Brennan & Maloney, P.C. offer compassionate and experienced legal protection for the men, women and children on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, including, but not limited to, Salisbury, Cambridge, Princess Anne, Berlin and Ocean City.

Divorce Law

Divorce is an emotional and time-consuming experience that can have serious financial consequences that usually include ancillary issues regarding custody, alimony, property issues, and child support. Our attorneys understand the number of issues our clients face and work to create a lasting solution to protect our clients' rights.

Whether through mediation, settlement proceedings, or through litigation, the divorce lawyers of Cockey, Brennan & Maloney, P.C. place the utmost importance on their clients' best interest. Our attorneys have the experience, skill, and dedication needed to give our clients the assurance that their divorce can be resolved in a reasonable period of time.

Child Custody and Visitation

Our attorneys understand that child custody and visitation matters are emotionally challenging and difficult for our clients. With years of litigation and negotiation experience, our attorneys effectively protect our clients' rights in cases involving custody and visitation

We represent clients in out-of-court negotiations and contested custody proceedings throughout the Eastern Shore of Maryland. These cases include both initial custody determinations and modifications of prior custody orders.

High Asset Divorce

Clients with substantial assets have greater complexities to account for in divorce proceedings. The attorneys of Cockey, Brennan & Maloney, P.C. have unparalleled experience addressing the following issues in a high asset divorce:

• Business valuation
• 401(k) and retirement funds such as pensions
• Stocks and investments
• Real estate holdings
• Second homes, boats and other high-dollar assets such as antiques and jewelry
• QDROs (qualified domestic relations orders)
• Forensic accounting
• Dissipation and tracing of marital and non-marital property

Alimony and Child Support

Alimony: Alimony matters and their disposition, including original awards, modification and termination, are governed by statute in Maryland. The factors set forth in the Family Law Article that govern the award of alimony are well understood by our attorneys. Due to years of experience, our attorneys are well versed in the negotiation and drafting of agreements providing for alimony rights or waivers.

Child Support: In most cases, the determination of the amount of the award of child support in Maryland is governed by the child support guidelines. Our attorneys are familiar with the application of the guidelines and definitions in determining "actual income," "childcare expenses," "extra ordinary medical expenses," and "private school expenses" so as to negotiate and litigate competently the issue of child support, including issues involving deviations from the child support guidelines. In addition, our attorneys have significant experience in representing clients with incomes exceeding the statutory cap for the child support guidelines.

Seasoned Family Law Attorneys

At Cockey, Brennan & Maloney, P.C., we have both male and female attorneys, whom through years of experience in family law matters, understand both men's and women's perspectives. Our experienced attorneys advise clients on all family law issues including divorce, child custody, adoptions, alimony, child support, property disposition, separation agreements, and prenuptial agreements.

Family law involves matters that are personal and often emotional. Our experienced lawyers offer guidance through this difficult process and help clients find longstanding solutions to their family needs.

Contact CBM for an initial consultation or case evaluation with an experienced Eastern Shore family lawyer.

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