Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Towson, MD
Turnbull Nicholson & Sanders has provided high-quality legal services in family law since 1998, celebrating 25 years of dedicated practice. Our firm specializes in divorce, child custody, alimony, property disposition, mediation, and collaborative practice, prioritizing emotionally and financially suitable resolutions for clients. With attorneys recognized locally and nationally, we combine extensive experience with a commitment to client representation through settlement negotiations, litigation, or hybrid approaches.Our AV-rated team includes Super Lawyers-nominated partners who contribute to legal education and Bar Association initiatives. Located in Towson, we serve Baltimore County, surrounding areas, and appellate courts, maintaining a reputation for success in case resolution and trial outcomes.
Services
Divorce Law
Custody & Visitation
Child Support
Mediation
Collaborative Practice
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of specialized family law experience in Maryland
- AV-rated firm with Martindale-Hubbell peer recognition
- Super Lawyers-nominated attorneys committed to excellence
- Client-focused approach balancing emotional and financial needs
- Proven success in complex divorce and custody cases
Associations and certifications
- AV-rated
- Super Lawyers
Services
Divorce Law
Our divorce law practice addresses complex matters with objective-driven strategies to protect clients' interests. We handle property division, alimony, and separation agreements while minimizing emotional impact. Attorneys combine litigation expertise with negotiation skills to achieve favorable outcomes tailored to individual circumstances.
Custody & Visitation
We provide skilled representation in high-tension custody cases focusing on children's best interests. Our approach balances legal strategy with empathy to resolve visitation rights and parenting plans. The team has decades of experience managing complex custody arrangements and advocating for stable family solutions.
Child Support
Our child support services ensure financial obligations align with Maryland guidelines while protecting parental rights. We handle initial determinations, modifications, and enforcement actions with attention to income assessments and changing family circumstances. The practice emphasizes long-term family stability.
Mediation Services
We facilitate collaborative divorce resolutions through structured mediation processes. This alternative to litigation focuses on mutually beneficial agreements while maintaining legal protections. Our mediators combine negotiation expertise with deep understanding of family law complexities.
Collaborative Practice
This client-centered approach resolves family law matters without court intervention. Our attorneys work with interdisciplinary teams to create customized solutions for divorce and custody cases. The process emphasizes transparency, respect, and long-term family relationships while maintaining legal accountability.
People
Ann M. Turnbull
Counsel Emeritus (Retired)
Founding attorney with decades of family law experience, recognized for contributions to Maryland legal community before retirement.
Christopher W. Nicholson
Partner
Experienced family law attorney with extensive trial experience and leadership roles in legal associations.
Mary Roby Sanders
Partner
Skilled litigator focusing on complex custody and divorce cases with statewide recognition for legal excellence.
Rebecca A. Fleming
Partner
Specializes in collaborative law and mediation with a focus on minimizing family conflict during legal transitions.
Alexis L. Holiday
Associate
Emerging legal professional supporting family law cases with fresh perspective and commitment to client advocacy.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We specialize in divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, mediation, and collaborative practice across Maryland.
How do you handle complex custody cases?
Our attorneys use legal expertise and empathy to create custody arrangements prioritizing children's best interests.
Can you modify existing child support orders?
Yes, we help clients modify support arrangements when significant life changes occur affecting financial circumstances.
What is collaborative family law?
This process resolves disputes outside court through cooperative negotiations maintaining control with the clients.
Do you serve areas beyond Baltimore County?
We represent clients throughout Maryland including surrounding counties and appellate courts.
