Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Bethesda & Washington, DC
Markham Law Firm was established in 2015 with a commitment to providing exceptional client representation in family law matters across Maryland and Washington, D.C. Our attorneys bring extensive trial experience and specialized expertise in areas such as divorce, custody, mediation, and complex family law disputes. We prioritize client trust through prompt communication, transparent explanations, and strategic advocacy to achieve optimal outcomes.Our team includes trained mediators and collaborative law practitioners who focus on resolving disputes efficiently while preserving client resources. With offices in Bethesda and Washington, D.C., we serve diverse family law needs with a balance of legal rigor and compassionate support during challenging times.
Services
Divorce
Custody/Visitation
Mediation
Child Support
Domestic Violence
Paternity
Adoptions
Prenuptial Agreements
Guardianship
Appeals
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined experience in Maryland and DC family law courts
- Our team includes trained mediators and collaborative law practitioners
- We prioritize prompt communication and transparent case progress updates
- We develop personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique needs
- Our attorneys have handled complex cases involving interstate and international family law
What people say
Expertise and compassion
Highly competent
Real compassion
Aggressively protecting rights
Strategically and cost-effectively
Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys handle all aspects of divorce proceedings including alimony, property division, and complex asset distribution. We combine courtroom experience with strategic negotiation to protect client interests while minimizing emotional and financial strain. Our team represents clients in contested and uncontested divorces across Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Child Custody
We advocate for custody arrangements that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our services include custody modification, relocation cases, and enforcement of visitation rights. Our attorneys have extensive experience in Maryland and DC courts handling high-conflict custody disputes and international custody matters.
Family Mediation
Our trained mediators facilitate solutions for family law disputes including property division, child support, and custody agreements. The process emphasizes collaborative problem-solving while maintaining confidentiality. Four of our principals are certified mediators with experience resolving complex family law conflicts without court intervention.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that clearly define financial rights and responsibilities. Our attorneys ensure agreements comply with Maryland and DC laws while addressing unique client circumstances. We also handle enforcement and challenges to existing marital agreements in divorce proceedings.
Adoption Services
Our firm handles various adoption types including step-parent, second-parent, and private agency adoptions. We guide clients through legal requirements, home studies, and court proceedings. Our experience includes complex cases involving LGBTQ+ families, international adoptions, and special immigrant juvenile status matters.
People
Jessica Markham
Managing Principal
Managing Principal with trial experience in Maryland and DC courts. Certified mediator and collaborative law practitioner. Handles complex divorce, custody, and guardianship cases. Frequently appointed by courts as guardian ad litem and child privilege attorney.
Regina A. DeMeo
Principal Attorney
Principal attorney with 25+ years of family law experience. Specializes in custody, child support, and property division. Focuses on cost-effective solutions through negotiation or litigation. Handles prenuptial agreements and separation cases.
John S. Weaver
Senior Counsel
40-year family law veteran and former Montgomery County Family Magistrate. Expert in mediation, arbitration, and appellate advocacy. Author of 'Seven Principles of Just Divorce' and frequent CLE seminar presenter.
Leah Ramirez
Principal Attorney
Principal attorney handling state, interstate, and international family law matters. Experienced in divorce, custody, and complex cross-border cases. Represents clients in DC and Maryland courts including Baltimore County.
Jane Rodgers
Principal Attorney
Principal attorney specializing in divorce, domestic violence, and adoption cases. Former boutique firm attorney with additional experience in civil and criminal matters including landlord-tenant disputes and criminal defense.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialize in?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, custody, mediation, child support, domestic violence, adoptions, prenuptial agreements, guardianship, and appeals across Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, four of our principals are trained mediators who handle family law disputes involving custody, child support, property division, and other issues through confidential mediation processes.
How are you different from other family law firms?
Our firm combines decades of courtroom experience with collaborative approaches, offering personalized strategies, prompt communication, and a team of trained mediators and appellate specialists.
Do you handle international family law cases?
Yes, we represent clients in international custody disputes, child abduction cases, and cross-border adoptions, including Special Immigrant Juvenile Status matters and international divorce proceedings.
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