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Knowledgeable DC Metro Divorce Lawyer with More Than Three Decades of Experience

Divorce AttorneyPeople may have said “I do,” but sometimes it ends in “I do not” because of different circumstances. If you think you want to end your marriage, you will need assistance in filing, dividing your assets, and negotiations for child custody and parenting time if you have children. Work with an experienced and accomplished DC Metro Divorce Lawyer who can handle your concerns in a professional and understanding way.

Going through a divorce is a despairing and stressful experience, however, Douglas Cohn Attorney at Law is here with you as you go through this difficult phase of your life. Clients choose Douglas Cohn, DC Metro Divorce Lawyer because:

  • He is experienced and qualified. He has been practicing law for more than three decades already. He has focused on family law ever since, and divorce matters are under family law.
  • He understands the couples going through a divorce and he will help you establish your grounds for dissolution of marriage in Maryland.
  • As a divorce attorney, he is there to represent you in court and guide you throughout the process. He is present to protect your best interests, your assets, and help you make the right decisions for you and your children.

In Washington DC, to be eligible for a divorce, you should meet the following: residency, proof of marriage, and grounds.

For you to have eligibility in getting a divorce, you must have lived in Washington DC for an uninterrupted six months the least. An original copy of your certificate of marriage should also be presented.

Washington DC is a no-fault state when it comes to divorce, it recognizes two grounds only:

  • Mutual and voluntary separation for six months: This means you and your spouse have not been living together for the past six months voluntarily. This must also be a mutual agreement and no cohabitation or sexual relations has been happening between the two of you for the previous six months.
  • Separation for one year: This may be a mutual agreement or not. But if you have not been living in one roof for a year now and no cohabitation or sexual intercourse happened between you and your spouse for a year, you can file for a divorce.

Divorce AttorneyBefore filing a divorce you must know whether it is contested or uncontested. An uncontested divorce means it is a mutual agreement and you have things figured out– the division of assets, child custody and parenting time, child support, and other matters related to a divorce. With this, your divorce process might be fast than usual. But if you have disputes with your spouse and you need the court to intervene to figure out a few things for you, it is a contested divorce. You will discuss and negotiate with your divorce lawyer and your spouse in court for the division of assets, child custody, child support, and parenting time.

Whether uncontested or not, you must work with a DC Metro Divorce Lawyer that is familiar with the law in the state. This is not just good for you but also for your children. Having an accomplished attorney who will protect your best interests can make the divorce processes less hassle and stressful.

Let us help you through this difficult time. Douglas Cohn has been working in this field and with different couples of various cases for more than 30 years. He is experienced and knowledgeable enough to handle this for you. For high-quality legal assistance for your divorce, contact us. We are here to listen and aid you in your divorce. You can call us at 301-968-6840.

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