Columbia, MD
Family Lawyer at Columbia, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more
OUTCOME: Client awarded indefinite alimony
In this case, the husband offered minimal alimony to wife (Ms. Kowitz's client) During the parties' 28-year marriage, the wife primarily cared for the children and maintained the martial household. Ms ... . Kowitz's familiarity with the Howard County bench and alimony factors led to a favorable award to her client. In November 2017, the client was awarded indefinite alimony for her and her children.
OUTCOME: Settled in favor of client
Client received back pay settlement from employer and another portion of the settlement was for harassment at work. Opposing party sought half of each settlement. However, in the end, an agreement wa ... s reached where Client was able to keep the non-marital portion of the settlement because we presented the correct case law to opposing counsel.
OUTCOME: Held Sub curia
Client sought to reduce alimony and child support. Reached an agreement relating to child support and litigated alimony issue. Awaiting decision from the Court.
OUTCOME: Primary Physical and Sole Legal Custody awarded to Father. Mother granted supervised visitation.
Father filed a Motion to Modify Custody. Mother was living with children in Indiana and Father alleged that she was no longer fit to have primary custody. My client, Father, was successful in proving ... that Mother was unfit and was awarded primary physical custody in Maryland, Mother awarded supervised visitation in Maryland and Father was awarded sole legal custody.
OUTCOME: Deviation from Child Support Guidelines Applied
Mother sought an unreasonable amount of child support from Client. With Ms. Kowitz's assistance, Father was awarded a substantial deviation from child support guidelines because his children were rece ... iving social security benefits due to Father's own benefits.
OUTCOME: Successfully divided marital assets in Client's favor
Client owned two businesses. We were able to protect his business interest and allow him to continue both businesses post divorce. We were also successful in protecting his pension.
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