Knowledgeable Custody and Support Lawyer in Maryland
Making sure that your children are safe and that they will have what they need is the first priority for most parents. We understand how important our clients' children are to them. We help them protect their children through divorce, child custody and child support issues. With Rosalyn W. Otieno, Attorney at Law, clients receive the benefit of an experienced and zealous advocate.
Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation concerning your child custody or child support matter.
Child Custody
Child custody determinations are based on the best interests of the child. There are many factors that a court will look at when determining how to best serve those interests. A custody arrangement will include both legal custody, and physical custody plans. Legal custody refers to who has the right to make major life decisions for the child regarding healthcare, religion, education and more. It is often the case that both parents will have legal custody and therefore will continue to play an active part in raising their children. Physical custody refers to where the child will stay the majority of the time.
Paternity
Whatever your goals regarding child custody plans, you should discuss your situation with an experienced attorney to make sure you understand the impact of your actions. In some cases, paternity testing (DNA testing) may be necessary to establish the rights of the parties in child custody. We represent clients in all aspects of child custody.
Child Support
Child support is governed by state guidelines which evaluate the needs of the child and the ability of the parties to meet those needs. The income of the parties, health insurance for the children, childcare costs, medical expenses, and various other factors go into a child support determination. We can help you make sure that the child support arrangement is handled correctly.
In addition to initial child custody, child support, and paternity determinations, we assist clients in modifying existing support and custody orders.
Contact our office online or call (301) 358-4818.
Rosalyn W. Otieno, Attorney at Law
7207 Hanover Parkway, Suite C
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone: (301) 358-4818 | Fax: (301) 358-4376