Maryland Divorce and Family Law Attorney

Steven J. Gaba, Attorney and Counselor at Law
Experienced Representation in Montgomery County, Maryland

My Rockville, Maryland law practice represents men and women on all issues in Maryland family law. I understand that a divorce or custody dispute raises many questions and anxieties. I take the time to discuss your specific situation and advise you about all your options.

In particular, I emphasize alternatives to litigation:

• Mediation
• Arbitration
• Collaborative law

Arrange a consultation with Steven J. Gaba, Attorney and Counselor at Law by calling (301)-738-7770. I provide experienced, compassionate representation to men and women in Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase and throughout Montgomery County.

Issues in Family Law

I serve as lawyer and counselor on all of the following matters:

Divorce and Property

• Dissolution of marriage
• Division of marital assets and debts
• Spousal support (alimony)

Child Custody Issues

• Residential custody and access ("visitation")
• Legal custody (decision-making responsibility)
• Parenting plans
• Post-decree modification / parent relocation

Child Support Issues

• Initial determination of child support
• Petitions to increase, decrease, or terminate support
• Enforcement of child support obligations

Other Family Law Issues

• Prenuptial Agreements - Many couples break up over financial issues. I draft and review pre-marital agreements to protect assets brought to the marriage and preserve inheritance for children from a previous union. Even in cases where couples elect not to sign a prenuptial agreement, the process of disclosing and discussing finances and future goals frequently improves communication.
• Paternity - I represent men and women on all paternity matters, including DNA testing to prove or disprove parentage, establishing child support obligations, and establishing child custody or access rights.
• Domestic Violence Orders - I represent either side in hearings on temporary restraining orders and permanent protective orders, especially when domestic assault allegations are connected to concurrent divorce or custody proceedings.
• Adoption and Third-Party Access - I handle stepparent adoptions to formalize the rights of both the stepparent and stepchild in all family matters. I also represent grandparents or other "psychological parents" who have served in a parental role and are seeking visitation or custody.

Contact Steven J. Gaba, Attorney and Counselor at Law at (301)-738-7770 for more information and to arrange a consultation at your convenience. We accept all major credit cards.

Steven J. Gaba, Attorney and Counselor at Law

200 A Monroe Street · Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 301.738.7770
Fax: 301.738.7771
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