Same-sex marriage is relatively new to the U.S. states, so same-sex legalities seem to be ever-changing. Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia all recognize same-sex marriage – and all three jurisdictions have begun to see same-sex divorces. Our firm has represented members of the LGBTQ community for decades.

Even if marriage is not contemplated or involved, we help same-sex couples enter into binding agreements in contested and uncontested child custody and child support situations, and we are tenacious and effective in negotiating visitation and preserving parental rights. We help same-sex couples resolve and secure the fair distribution of assets, as well as develop marital settlement, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. We are experienced in reaching fair agreements and distributions of marital or separate property, interests in family businesses, privately held companies, partnerships, stock options and other executive compensation arrangements, professional practices, unique investment vehicles and collectibles. Where applicable, we help secure spousal support, and we secure binding agreement on debt division.

We also work with LGBTQ couples growing their families through adoption or surrogacy.

If you would like to speak with a Shulman Rogers attorney about LGBTQ Family Law issues in Maryland, DC or Virginia contact us.

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