Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Attorney in Bethesda
H & R Retail Attorney at Law has provided compassionate and strategic family law representation since 1985. With deep expertise in divorce, child custody, and mediation, our Bethesda-based practice combines over three decades of legal experience with a nuanced understanding of the emotional and financial complexities inherent in family law matters. Our approach prioritizes both legal excellence and empathetic guidance, leveraging former judicial experience to navigate Maryland and D.C. family court systems effectively. We offer tailored solutions through litigation, collaborative law, and mediation while maintaining transparent communication throughout every client's journey. 
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Alimony
Property Division
Mediation
Collaborative Law
Prenuptial Agreements
Modification Orders
Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized family law experience
- Former family court judge provides unique judicial insight
- Offers mediation and collaborative law alternatives
- Personalized strategy development with client partnership
- Comprehensive understanding of Maryland and D.C. family law
What people say
Compassionate and thoughtfulness
Outstanding family law attorney
Knowledgeable and efficient
Excellent advocate
Positive outcomes
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce representation handling asset division, alimony, and legal strategy. With experience as former family court judges, we protect client interests through litigation or negotiation while minimizing emotional distress. Services cover all aspects of marital dissolution in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Child Custody
We create custody arrangements prioritizing children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our approach addresses visitation schedules, decision-making authority, and modification needs through mediation or courtroom advocacy. The firm emphasizes long-term family dynamics in crafting sustainable solutions.
Mediation Services
Offering collaborative divorce mediation to resolve conflicts amicably. This process reduces costs and emotional strain while maintaining client control over outcomes. Our mediators combine legal expertise with facilitation skills to address property division, support, and custody matters efficiently.
Alimony Guidance
We handle temporary and permanent alimony determinations considering income disparities and lifestyle factors. The firm provides strategic counsel on payment calculations, modification requests, and enforcement issues throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C. jurisdictions.
Child Support
Our child support services include establishment of payment plans, modification due to changed circumstances, and enforcement of existing orders. We ensure compliance with state guidelines while addressing unique family needs through courtroom advocacy or negotiated settlements.
People
H & R Retail
Attorney
Practicing family law since 1985 with former judicial experience as Vermont family court magistrate. Specializes in divorce, custody, and mediation with focus on client education and strategic representation.
Joan M. Weiss
Of Counsel
Family law attorney with 20+ years' experience offering mediation and litigation services. Former prosecutor and family law facilitator, emphasizing collaborative solutions and client-centered advocacy.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, property division, mediation, and collaborative law cases in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
How much experience do you have?
Attorney Douglas Cohn has practiced family law since 1985, including judicial service as a Vermont family court magistrate.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, we provide both in-person and online divorce mediation with experienced mediators to resolve family law disputes amicably.
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C., from our Bethesda office location.
How do consultations work?
Initial consultations discuss your case details, legal options, and strategy development with transparent fee structures explained upfront.
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