Rockville Divorce and Family Lawyer
Over 36 Years of Experience Helping Families Navigate Complex Family Law & Divorce Matters in Montgomery County, MD
The Law Offices of Ellen L. Lee is focused on helping families through their legal matters. We understand what you are facing when going through a divorce, separation, or custody matter. We are here to guide you and have your best interests in cases of domestic violence or when seeking a modification to your order. This is why we provide both emotional and legal support to every client, ensuring you have the help you need to move past these trying times.
We See You as Much More Than a Case Number
Working with our divorce and family lawyer in Rockville will ensure that you receive personalized care and attention tailored to your specific needs and goals. Attorney Ellen L. Lee can help you navigate the complex legal process of filing for divorce, dissolve marital assets, establish alimony and child support payments, as well as make arrangements for custody and visitation rights, if applicable. Our Montgomery County family law and divorce lawyer is experienced at negotiating settlements out of court which can save time and money in the long run.
Hiring an experienced family law attorney who will provide you with quality advice and representation is an important step in navigating the difficult process of getting divorced or separating from one’s spouse. Read the testimonials of our past clients to hear what others have to say about working with Law Offices of Ellen L. Lee.
With decades of family law experience, we are passionate about what we do and are honest in how we can help you. Our strategic approach looks at your case from multiple angles and applies a personalized approach that gets to the root of your needs. Doing this allows us to get to the root of your legal matter to better protect what matters most – your children, your finances, and your future.
Contact our family law and divorce attorney today to discuss your case! We serve clients throughout Montgomery, Howard, Frederick, and Carroll counties.
Tough Advocate, Compassionate Confidante
Attorney Ellen L. Lee has successfully handled a wide range of complex cases over her years in practice. In fact, many of her current clients are referred to her by other attorneys, which is a testament to her reputation as a trusted local family lawyer. The way your family law matters are handled can have an impact on your life and the lives of your children. Ms. Lee draws on her background in psychology and counseling to offer you the compassionate attention you deserve, no matter what you are facing.
Our Practice Areas
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Child Custody
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Child Support
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Divorce
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Divorce Mediation
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Limited Divorce
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Military Divorce
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Postmarital Agreements
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Premarital Agreements
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Property Division
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Same-Sex Divorce
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Separation Agreements
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Spousal Support
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Visitation
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Meet Our Team
Our Testimonials
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Ms. Lee handled my divorce a few years ago and I remembered how she was thorough in her diligence and also made me feel like a valued individual.
“Ellen is eloquent and personable, which is a winning combination for an attorney.”
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Ellen Lee is absolutely THE BEST!!!
“She WILL resolve your issues in your best interest.”
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Ellen has been my attorney for 14 years.
“If you want someone who will win for you efficiently for a fair price - HIRE Ellen, do your part, take her advice, and you won't regret it.”
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Ellen and her staff made me feel completely comfortable from the get-go.
“Ellen understood and resolved my issues in a timely and professional manner.”
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My first time in court was SO overwhelming.
“Ellen's advice and presence was a godsend to saving my sanity. She's honest, direct, and comes out swinging for her clients.”
Divorce FAQ
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The facts of the case will determine the extent to which an extramarital affair will affect the distribution of property. It is relevant, for example, whether marital assets were squandered on the affair. An affair also can affect the court’s decisions about child custody. When an affair is involved, we work diligently with our clients to make sure the child custody arrangements protect the child's physical and psychological well-being.
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In most cases, the child ends up living with one parent. The parent with primary responsibility for the care of the child is entitled to child support. The minimum amount is set by the Maryland Child Support Guidelines. If you are the primary caretaker or custodial parent of a child, you are entitled to child support.
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In deciding custody, Maryland law requires courts to focus on the best interests of the child and not the interests of the parents. Factors the court weighs to determine the best interests of the child include:
- The mental and physical health of the child
- The safety and stability of each spouse’s home and surroundings
- The willingness of each parent to encourage a close relationship between the child and the other parent
- The relative economic positions of the parents
- The wishes of the child
- The wishes of the parents
- The child’s relationship with parents, siblings and other significant people
- The child's adjustment to home, school and community
- Physical violence or threat of violence by a parent, whether directed at the child or someone else
- Abuse, whether directed at the child or someone else
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Child support agreements often include expenses for higher education, and we believe they should.
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The impact will vary widely depending on the type of estate plan you have. We encourage all of our clients to address this issue during or immediately following their divorce.
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Main Office
301-417-5351
110 North Washington Street,
Suite 404,
Rockville, MD 20850 [+] Map & Directions
Why Choose Us?
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Tenacious & Compassionate Legal Support
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Trusted Guidance That Exceeds Expectations
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Full Range of Family Law Services
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35 Years of Experience