Washington, D.C. Family Law Attorneys

The Washington, D.C. family law attorneys of Strickler, Platnick & Hatfield have decades of experience representing residents of the District of Columbia in family law matters including divorce, custody, and support cases. With a reputation for creative and effective advocacy, they are regularly recognized for their skill in family law disputes by such publications as Washingtonian Magazine, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers.

Domestic Violence in DC

Anyone can experience domestic violence. It is not limited to any gender, sexual orientation, race, age, religion, or socioeconomic status. Despite this reality, many victims of domestic violence in the District of Columbia and elsewhere struggle to seek help and protection. Despite…

Legal Process Options for Divorce in DC

What kind of divorce do you want? It may seem like an odd question, but there are many ways to approach divorce depending on your situation and needs. Contrary to popular belief, not every couple needs to go through a lengthy court…

Prenuptial Agreements in DC

What is a prenuptial agreement? Simply put, a prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a contract between two people who plan to be married. Many people think of a prenuptial agreement in terms of its effect on a divorce, but a valid prenuptial…

Divorce

Marriage is a social, emotional, and financial relationship as well as a legal one. When you divorce, you do more than sever the legal relationship of your marriage; you must untangle those other threads as well so that you can move forward…

Child Custody

For most parents, issues relating to their children are some of the most difficult to resolve. As a parent, you may be concerned not only about your children’s well-being, but about how the custodial and time-sharing arrangements will affect your relationship with…

Alimony

Alimony, also called spousal support, is a significant concern for many divorcing couples. If one spouse has been the primary breadwinner, the other spouse may need alimony to manage financially during or after divorce. The higher-earning spouse may be concerned not only…

Same-Sex Marriage

It wasn’t many years ago that the White House was bathed in rainbow lights to herald the Supreme Court decision making same-sex marriage legal throughout the United States. A marriage between partners of the same sex is now, simply, marriage. But while…

Equitable Distribution of Marital Property

Divorce does more than sever the legal relationship we call marriage; it also divides the marital property you and your spouse have accumulated. The assets with which you leave your marriage provide you with the financial foundation for building your new life,…

Child Support

With parenthood comes the responsibility to financially support one’s children. While that support occurs naturally when children live together with both of their parents, the issue of child support becomes more challenging, and often contentious, when parents occupy different households. The end…

Appeals

While most divorces and family law cases end in a settlement negotiated by the parties, some can be resolved only by trial. Often these cases involve complex issues and parties with diametrically opposed positions. These cases are heard by a judge, whose…

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