Top Rated Howard County, MD Child Custody Lawyers

In Howard County, Maryland, there are 60 child custody lawyers available with 1161+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Howard County Has 60 Child Custody Attorneys with 1161 Reviews

Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Since her admission to the Maryland Bar in December 2015, Gauri Bayoumi has distinguished herself as a dedicated advocate in family law. Her journey in the legal field is marked by a blend of rigorous academic preparation and practical experience,...

Rating: 8.6

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Tyler is a 2015 graduate of Virginia Tech, with a degree in Political Science and Philosophy, Summa Cum Laude. Tyler then attended and graduated from the University of Maryland Carey School of Law. Throughtout most of his time in law school, Tyler...

Rating: 7.1

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Child Custody Lawyers in Howard County, MD

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Child Custody

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Alimony and more

Bio: Our goal is for you to be happy with the long-term outcome. Our Law Office is committed to effective and strong advocacy -- however, we remain focused on your best interests and those of your family. This means considering the financial and emotio...

Rating: 10

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Mediation and more

Collaborative Divorce, Mediation, & "Courtless" Settlement. We settle divorces without a no win war

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(410) 449-7244

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Emily Koning (she/her) joined Family Legal Advocacy Group, LLC (FLAG) in September 2022 as a Senior Attorney. Emily graduated from Marshall University, magna cum laude, in 2010, and then from the University of Baltimore School of Law, cum laude, i...

Rating: 9.1

Call for a consultation(833) 445-1095

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Chad is the Managing Partner of The Spencer Law Group, a boutique Central Maryland litigation and appellate firm, focusing on family law and business issues. He has been "AV" rated by Martindale every year since 2015, and has been named in the Mar...

Rating: 10

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Review: "I am grateful I chose Rachel for my high conflict divorce and custody case. She took my safety concerns for me and my kids seriously. Her advice and support not only kept us safe during an extremely challenging divorce process, but also resulted i..."

Rating: 5.9

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Review: "Going through a legal battle is stressful, but Lisa made me feel supported every step of the way. She's not only a skilled lawyer but also a great communicator. Highly recommend!"

Rating: 8.2

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Jessica Keister joined Family Legal Advocacy Group (FLAG) as an Associate Attorney in 2022. Her practice is dedicated to all areas of family law, with particular focus on custody, protective orders, adoptions, third-party custody, and LGBTQ+ advoc...

Rating: 7.0

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Sarah Novak Nesbitt is the Managing Attorney of Family Law at the Family Legal Advocacy Group, L.L.C. Prior to that position, Sarah was an associate with Weinberg & Schwartz, L.L.C. Sarah’s practice focuses on collaborative divorce, advising clien...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(866) 608-8810

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support

Bio: Integrity is very important to me, and I take the trust my clients place in me very seriously. If you need strong, experienced legal representation for your family law case, you should consider hiringme.During your consultation, I will tell you fr...

Rating: 7.7

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

More Than 25 Years Of Experience Representing Individuals & Families - Call To Consult.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(443) 251-3032

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation

Review: "It was an absolute pleasure working with katie. She went above and beyond to help me through a rough time!"

Rating: 6.7

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support and more

Bio: An experienced family law litigator, Lindsay handles high conflict divorce cases, drafts pre and post nuptial agreements, represents clients in domestic violence matters, all aspects of family law litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Dur...

Rating: 7.3

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: We are skilled litigators with over 45 years combined experience who aggressively pursue our clients’ interests. However, we are also able to effectively seek solutions to legal matters through alternative dispute resolution methods. Every client ...

Rating: 7.0

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Contracts & Agreements, Marriage & Prenuptials and more

Review: "Davida was a very attentive lawyer. She made sure to push for exactly what I wanted and helped me not settle for less. Very affordable as well! She is 100% the lawyer you want. Thank you again!"

Rating: 5.7

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Striving For Peaceful Resolutions To Divorce And Family Law CasesIf you are facing divorce, custody or another family law concern, you already know that this is an emotionally difficult time. What you may not know, however, is that it is often pos...

Rating: 9.1

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Litigation and more

Review: "I retained Kevin's services for a Mutual Consent Divorce. He's an effective and knowledgeable communicator and works quickly to resolve any conflicts that arise."

Rating: 7.1

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony and more

Bio: Andrea M. Solan joined the Law Office of Anne Kelly Laynor as an associate in January 2012. She previously worked as a Legal Editor at the American Health Lawyers Association in Washington, D.C., and then as a freelance legal editor and writer for...

Rating: 7.4

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Howard County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I’m a Maryland-based family law attorney and certified mediator committed to helping clients navigate divorce, custody, and support with clarity, strategy, and dignity. My practice is rooted in a simple belief: your lawyer should make your situati...

Rating: 7.3

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