Family Law

A divorce is one of the most emotional and stressful events in a person’s life, which is made more difficult when children are involved.

It is difficult to know the next steps to take during a divorce process, let alone the rights ones. 

At The Umeh Law Firm LLC., we will guide you through the family law process and will work diligently and relentlessly to fight for you, your children, your finances, and your property.

In Maryland, who gets custody of is not predetermined, like many other states, the ultimate standard in determining custody is what is in “the best interest of the child.” There are statutory factors that the court must consider when determining the best interest of the child and what type of custody should be awarded.

Child support is an ongoing, periodic payment made by a parent for the financial benefit of a child following the dissolution of a relationship. 

Child support covers the necessities of the minor child, including food, clothing, shelter, medical expenses, tuition, childcare, transportation/travel, entertainment, and extracurricular