At the Law Office of Kari Holm Fawcett, we represent clients in matters of personal injury, divorce, and family law. As a team of experienced attorneys, we're prepared to help you seek compensation after a car accident, navigate the divorce process, or file a motion for a protective order. Contact our office in Bowie, Maryland, today to schedule a free consultation. We also serve clients in Crofton and throughout the surrounding area.
Divorce cases that involve members of the military differ significantly from civilian divorce cases. Unique issues often arise in military divorces that are simply not seen in a “typical†divorce case. Having experienced legal counsel on your side is crucial.
Child Support
We carefully select my cases so that we can focus our efforts on your issues and needs. Our law firm concentrates on providing straightforward advice. We take great pride on being very down-to-earth and will not talk to you in legalese. We can discuss your child support options so that you have clear and realistic expectations.
Child Custody and Visitation
During divorce proceedings, many legal agreements are written. One of the most important is your child custody agreement. Maryland’s courts use a best-interest standard toward child custody. That means that the court looks at many factors that can affect your children’s overall fundamental needs.
Premarital Agreement
Absent a prenuptial agreement that states otherwise, the following are examples of valuable assets that may be subject to division in divorce...
Spousal Support
When a couple gets a divorce, there are occasions where one spouse has fewer resources available to support his or her financial needs. Alimony arrangements (also called spousal support), may be stipulated in your divorce judgment. At the Law Office of Kari Fawcett, we provide clear, practical legal advice for alimony enforcement and modifications.
Legal Separation
From the distribution of family belongings to the division of retirement accounts, we are here to help you understand the full implication of dividing marital property during divorce or legal separation. As your property divorce attorneys, we will listen to your concerns and help you identify marital property that should be divided between you and your spouse. Such property includes...
If you are pursuing compensation for your loved one’s wrongful death, you may be able to recover damages for the following...
Assault
At the Law Office of Kari Holm Fawcett, we understand the emotional, psychological, and physical devastation of domestic assault. We also understand that many women, men, and children can suffer post-traumatic stress and Battered Spouse Syndrome, both of which can cause them to believe they are guilty or responsible for the abuse they have suffered.
We represent individuals suffering from all ranges of accident injuries such as soft-tissue damage and serious and catastrophic loss, including traumatic brain or other head injuries, paralysis or spinal cord trauma, broken bones, or whiplash.
If you were injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you have the right to pursue compensation for your financial losses and pain and suffering. However, like many accident victims, you may face certain obstacles when seeking the compensation you deserve. Working with a skilled personal injury attorney can help you.
Auto Accidents
Dog Bites
We handle all matters related to personal injury claims resulting from dog bites or vicious animal attacks. we will prepare and file all the documents required to initiate a lawsuit and to recover compensation from an insurance company. We will conduct a thorough investigation of the facts and circumstances surrounding the attack, including an inquiry with Animal Control officials to determine whether the animal has a record of biting or attacking others.
Unfortunately, in today’s climate, divorce and bankruptcy go hand in hand. For some, bankruptcy becomes necessary due to their family homes going into foreclosure or the inability to pay off credit card debt or medical bills. For others, the high costs of litigating divorce lead to bankruptcy concerns. We will work with you to explore the options that are best for you and protect your interests when dividing property and debt.