Family Law Attorney Serving Anne Arundel County, Maryland and Surrounding Counties

If you have come to this page looking for assistance or guidance while going through a difficult family law issue, you’re exactly where you need to be. It’s likely that you don’t know what your next steps are, or you just need advice before making some big decision in your life.  

Whatever your case requires, Kathleen M. Kirchner Attorney at Law is here to help. With over 18 years of experience, Kathleen has built a reputation for integrity and commitment to helping her clients resolve their conflicts and achieve their goals. The family law attorney serves Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and surrounding areas, including Prince George’s County, Queen Anne’s County, Calvert County, and Howard County.  

Family Law Matters  

Every year, approximately 700,000 American couples get a divorce, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Sadly, only a small percentage of those couples can resolve all differences amicably without court involvement. Whether you are dealing with your partner inside or outside of court, you might want to have a family law attorney in your corner.  

Kathleen handles the full spectrum of family law matters, including:  

• Divorce: She helps file or respond to divorce papers and provides guidance at every step of the proceedings. Whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, Kathleen can guide you through the entire process.  

• Child custody and visitation: If you and your partner share children, you will need to have child custody and visitation through negotiation or have the court decide on these arrangements for you. Either way, Kathleen can help move the process along.  

• Child support: Whether you are the parent seeking child support or the one being asked to pay it, Kathleen will advocate for your interests and ensure that you are receiving the appropriate amount or not overpaying.  

• Alimony/spousal support: Kathleen can help you pursue alimony or fight back against your spouse's pursuit of alimony (also known as spousal support) to make sure your agreement is fair.  

• Property and debt division: Dividing assets and debts is often the most contentious issue in divorce or separation. Kathleen knows the recipe for success to achieve a fair division and will guide you toward it.  

• Prenuptial agreement: If you are getting married, Kathleen can help you prepare and negotiate a prenuptial agreement that sets clear financial expectations and protects your financial interests should your marriage end in divorce.  

• Post-decree modifications: Not all decrees are set in stone. If you are looking to modify your child custody, child support, or alimony order or need to prevent a modification from occurring, Kathleen can assist you.  

• Mediation: As an alternative to traditional litigation, mediation offers a constructive and amicable process for resolving disputes. Kathleen can help you and your partner move forward in a positive direction.  

As a family law attorney, Kathleen can offer you an objective opinion and guidance throughout your legal journey. As a human being, Kathleen understands that you are going through one of the most difficult stages of your life and will provide you with the emotional support you need.  

How Can a Family Law Attorney Help?

The stakes are high when you’re dealing with a family law matter. What happens in the next weeks or months will affect your life and the lives of your children for years to come. As a family law attorney who serves Anne Arundel County, Kathleen strives to help clients navigate what might be the most difficult and emotionally charged period of their lives with empathy and professionalism.  

For Kathleen, the most rewarding part of being a family law attorney is that she has the potential to help individuals and families move forward to a brighter and better future. Having handled numerous family law cases throughout her 19-year career, Kathleen knows how to apply her knowledge of the law and find the best available solutions for each client’s unique needs and circumstances.