Columbia, MD
Child custody Lawyer at Columbia, MD
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more
OUTCOME: Quick Divorce with property split
Effective Oct. 1st a new law took effect which allows couples to get divorced without a separation period IF there are no minor children and a valid separation agreement. Thomas Mulinazzi achieved the ... the first one in Howard County seven days after the law took effect.
OUTCOME: Sole Custody to Client
During the pendency of the case, the opposing party refused to co-parent, disparaged the other parent, and took many unilateral actions that were harmful to the children. The Law Office sought an exped ... ited hearing to protect the children and worked with the BIA and the children's therapist to present the evidence necessary to get an immediate order changing custody after the PL but prior to the divorce.
OUTCOME: Children returned to client
Other parent absconded with children while client at work and fraudulently received an out of state order giving her full custody. Law Office sought emergency hearing, argued jurisdictional issues, req ... uests for postponements, and pushed for an expedited hearing. Case involved questions of military law, special education concerns, cooperation with out of state attorney, the needs of multiple young children, and a need for strong, tenacious, advocacy. In the end our client was awarded sole physical custody.
OUTCOME: financial security for client
During a long marriage, client worked only part-time, raised kids, and gave inheritance to the marriage. Opposing party was an alcoholic, spent inheritance, and became violent at times. Spouse has "sen ... sitive occupation" and Attorney was able to zealously advocate to freeze accounts, get a very large attorney fee award during the case, and prepared a solid case that forced other side to provide a fair settlement for the client. Client received all her inheritance back and a very generous alimony package lasting 17 years, while protecting the other side's ability to continue to earn income and protect the privacy of the family.
OUTCOME: Fair percentage agreed upon
When a client adds a spouse to her house deed, a marital share of the house equity may be created while the client still considers the house "hers" since she had it before the marriage. Negotiating wha ... t part of the house equity is marital is a difficult and emotional concept for both spouses. Attorney Mulinazzi is able to draw on his teaching background to explain concepts, while validating different opinions and feelings to reach an acceptable solution for both spouses.
OUTCOME: Shared Custody/Amicable Result
The best solutions for a family are long lasting solutions. Even though this case started out with horrible allegations, the Law Office built a relationship with the other side, made interim agreements ... , and rebuilt enough trust to get the parents into co-parenting mediation. After two sessions the parents were able to come up with an all-inclusive Co-Parenting Plan and save the money and trauma of litigation.
OUTCOME: Children protected from abusive household
One child removed from Mom's custody per an out-of-state CINA order but Mom got the Order dismissed ex parte. Client came to us to get the child back to get her away from abuse in Mom's home. Law Off ... ice was able to get an emergency hearing and secured custody of both children back for Father and removed them from the abusive household.
OUTCOME: 100% Atty Fees & big alimony award
Big earner Husband leaves stay-at-home Mom and closes down financial accounts. Law Office brings the case to trial in only four months and wife is awarded 100% of her attorneys fees and 2x the amount o ... f alimony that husband offered in mediation.
OUTCOME: Dad's time w/daughter doubles
Prior to the Law Office's representation, the Child's mother (opposing party), new boyfriend and maternal family conspired to fabricate lies about Dad, taking advantage of his physical disability and m ... edications. They were able to get an ex parte Order for Dad's access with his daughter to be suspended altogether. Attorney Mulinazzi proved the allegations were false, held Mom and her attorney to their burden of proof, received attorney's fees via a wage garnishment, and negotiated a quick turnaround that gave Dad MORE time with his daughter than he had before the case.
OUTCOME: Mom able to relocate quickly
Mom seeks to relocate out of state with high school son. Parties have 50/50 custody. Mr. Mulinazzi, as the BIA, works with the child and parties to broker a quick settlement in time to allow the child ... to attend baseball tryouts at his new school while preserving father-son long distance relationship.
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