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Your Premier Montgomery County Divorce and Family Law Attorney
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How We Can Help Your Family
Over 39 years of experience guiding families through complex divorce and child custody matters with proven results.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose the
Law Offices of Ellen L. Lee, LLC
At the Law Offices of Ellen L. Lee, LLC, we provide experienced representation in a wide range of family law matters, including high-asset and high-conflict divorce, child custody and visitation, marital property division, and child support enforcement. Our boutique family law firm in Rockville, Maryland is trusted by clients throughout Montgomery County and across Maryland to handle complex and contentious divorce cases with skill and care.
- Tenacious & Compassionate Legal Support
- Trusted Guidance That Exceeds Expectations
- Full Range Of Family Law Services
- 39+ Years of Experience in Montgomery County
About Our Firm
We Choose Sides — Yours!
Family law matters require more than legal knowledge, it demands dedicated advocacy, strategic guidance, and steadfast commitment. At the Law Offices of Ellen L. Lee, LLC, we stand firmly on your side, putting your goals and priorities first. Our Rockville, Maryland family law firm provides personalized, results-driven representation and works tirelessly to help you protect your family, your future, and what matters most.
Call us at 301-284-3997 to discuss your situation in confidence.
Client-Focused Legal Support for Individuals and Families
Our clients benefit from focused representation that avoids unnecessary conflict while strategically pursuing clients’ goals for their families and their futures. Whether negotiating a favorable settlement or litigating a contested custody matter, our firm prioritizes your needs and your vision.
Thoughtful and Strategic Approach
Ellen L. Lee combines legal knowledge with emotional intelligence to resolve issues in a way that minimizes disruption. In family law cases involving high conflict, she aggressively pursues and defends clients’ interests. We tailor legal strategies to support your long-term stability and peace of mind for you and your family.
Support Team You Can Count On
We believe legal representation is a relationship, not a transaction. From your first consultation through the resolution of your case, we remain accessible, transparent, and fully committed to your journey.
Meet Ellen
Experienced Family Law Guidance with Strength and Peace of Mind
Over 39 Years of Experience & Deep Insights
With more than 39 years of experience representing families throughout Maryland, founding attorney Ellen L. Lee brings deep insight and strategic judgment to every family law case. Her extensive knowledge of Maryland family law, local court procedures, and judicial tendencies allows her to anticipate challenges and position cases for the strongest possible outcome.
What sets Ellen L. Lee apart from many divorce attorneys and child custody lawyers is her background in counseling and psychology. This unique perspective enhances her ability to guide clients through emotionally complex legal matters, promote effective communication, and support thoughtful, informed decision-making. Clients trust Ellen L. Lee for experienced, compassionate family law representation focused on protecting their rights and their future.
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What to Expect During and After Your Consultation Experience with the Law Offices of Ellen L. Lee, LLC
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Confidential Initial Consultation
Contact the Law Offices of Ellen L. Lee, LLC by phone at 301-284-3997 or through our online form to schedule a confidential consultation. When confirming your request, we will briefly discuss the nature of your divorce or family law case and schedule a convenient time for your in-depth consultation meeting. We offer flexible options for consultations in person, by phone, or in a video conference over Zoom. We are available for evening and weekend appointments.
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During Your Consultation
You will meet with our founding family law attorney, Ellen L. Lee, to discuss your concerns and questions. Together, we will identify your goals and vision for your future, assess your options, and prepare a practical legal strategy. You will learn your next steps to move forward confidently in the face of these challenges.
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After Your Consultation
We remain committed to providing further guidance and professional support as we represent your interests. Our legal team is available to answer your questions and help you move forward to claim the next chapters of your life for your family.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Schedule your confidential consultation with the Law Offices of Ellen L. Lee, LLC
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What is Family Law?
Family law focuses on legal matters involving marriage, divorce, children, and financial relationships within a family. These cases often involve highly personal and emotional issues, including divorce, child custody, child support, and post-divorce modifications. In Maryland, family law cases are governed by specific statutes and court procedures that can significantly impact the outcome of your case.
At the Law Offices of Ellen L. Lee, LLC, our experienced Maryland family law attorney provides knowledgeable guidance and strategic representation to clients throughout Rockville, Montgomery County, and across Maryland. We assist clients with a full range of family law matters, including:
- Divorce, including absolute, contested, and uncontested divorce
- High-net-worth divorce and complex asset division
- Child custody and visitation arrangements
- Spousal support and child support matters
- Custody and support modifications and enforcement actions
- Financial dissipation analysis
When you work with the Law Offices of Ellen L. Lee, LLC, you receive personalized legal advocacy focused on helping you make informed, empowered decisions during emotionally challenging times. Our firm is committed to protecting your rights, clarifying your options, and providing steady guidance throughout every stage of the family law process.
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If you are facing a divorce, custody battle, or family law dispute in Rockville, Maryland, don’t handle it alone. Schedule a confidential consultation with the Law Offices of Ellen L. Lee, LLC today.
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We offer flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments to accommodate your needs. Clients may meet with us in person, by Zoom video conference, or by phone, whatever works best for your schedule.
When your future is at stake, you deserve thoughtful, strategic, and determined legal representation, and our firm is ready to stand by your side.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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 - in certain circumstances
- 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
Schedule a confidential consultation, and we will review the details of your custody case to guide your strategy.
When a business is a marital asset, we hire appraisers, valuation experts, accountants, and other professionals to determine its true value. You should not rely on your spouse’s assertions about the value of the business.
You need a valuation from a neutral professional. Schedule a confidential consultation with the Law Offices of Ellen L. Lee, LLC.
No, you will not lose everything to your spouse. In determining division of property, the courts look at numerous factors, such as the earning power of each spouse, the length of the marriage, and the assets each spouse brought into the marriage. Maryland courts try to issue divorce decrees that are fair.
Our founding attorney, Ellen L. Lee, effectively prepares and presents the evidence to seek your fair share. Schedule a confidential consultation, and we will assess your divorce case to highlight your legal options and the right strategy to move forward.
We will work to uncover hidden money, income, or assets using all legal means available, including sending subpoenas to employers, businesses, banks, and close friends or relatives of a spouse. When appropriate, we will work with forensic accountants, private investigators, and other professionals to help trace and locate the hidden assets. Discuss your concerns with the Law Offices of Ellen L. Lee, LLC during a confidential consultation.
Even uncontested divorces benefit from legal counsel to create fair, enforceable, and future-proof agreements. Oversights can lead to future disputes.
At the Law Offices of Ellen L. Lee, LLC, we draw on approximately four decades of experience in Maryland family law cases to guide our clients through divorce cases and avoid potential pitfalls. Discuss your divorce case during a confidential consultation.