Kamkari Law- Family Law Attorney & Lawyer

09/17/2026

Reminder Regarding MD Domestic Violence & Protective Order Law Changes Effective Oct 1, 2026:

Major updates to Maryland's protective order and domestic violence laws take effect on October 1, 2026. At Kamkari Law, we want to ensure you understand these vital legal expansions rolling out next month.

Key updates include:

1-TPO Duration Doubled from 7 to 14 days, allowing law enforcement more time for service and giving both parties time to secure counsel.

2-Expanded Financial Relief to compensate victims for financial losses directly resulting from abuse, such as medical bills, property damage, legal fees, or relocation costs.

Protect Your Rights with Kamkari Law. Whether petitioning for protection or defending against an order, navigating these changing timelines requires strategic advocacy.

Kamkari Law
(301) 309-0660
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Reminder Regarding MD Domestic Violence & Protective Order Law Changes Effective Oct 1, 2026: Major updates to Maryland's protective order and domestic violence laws take effect on October 1, 2026. At Kamkari Law, we want to ensure you understand these vital legal expansions rolling out next month.....

08/15/2026

How Business Valuation Works in a Maryland Divorce - Kamkari Law's Divorce Lawyer for Business Owners

A quick summation of the law by Our Divorce Lawyer for Business Owners: In Maryland, a privately owned business is generally treated as marital property or partially marital property if it was acquired or grew in value during the marriage. However, the “personal goodwill” of the owner — the value tied to the owner’s own reputation, relationships, and skill — is non-marital property and is not divided in divorce. Courts also apply discounts for lack of marketability and lack of control when the owner holds less than 100% of the business. Together, these factors often mean a business is worth significantly less for divorce purposes than it would sell for on the open market.

Our divorce lawyers for business owners are experienced in representing clients in family law cases involving privately owned businesses in Montgomery County, Maryland — from medical and dental practices to professional service firms, and consulting practices to contracting companies, retail operations, and closely held family businesses. We have handled valuations and appraisals of privately owned businesses both in divorce proceedings and in the marketplace setting for buying and selling companies.

Learn more by clicking the link in comments below👇

07/27/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐲, 𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐉𝐄𝐀, 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧.

In Maryland, emergency custody motions may be filed for a variety of critical reasons, including situations involving immediate physical danger, severe child abuse, substance abuse by a parent, or total abandonment of a child. However, one of the most urgent and important reasons to file an emergency motion is when one parent takes a child and absconds from the state without authorization.

When a parent absconds with a child across state lines, swift legal action is critical to protect your parental rights. In an emergency child custody case, our office successfully intervened when a parent unlawfully removed a minor child from Maryland to Colorado without consent. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, we immediately filed an emergency motion for the return of the minor child. Utilizing the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), we established that Maryland retained exclusive, continuing jurisdiction over the custody determination.

Through aggressive advocacy, we secured an emergency court order that legally required the immediate return of the child to Maryland, and per said Order the child was in fact brought back to Maryland. If you are facing a multi-state custody dispute or parental kidnapping scenario in Montgomery County, our experienced child custody lawyers are equipped to deploy emergency UCCJEA remedies to protect your family.

Beyond civil remedies, severe cases of parental kidnapping can violate federal and state laws, potentially leading to criminal charges against the absconding parent.

If you are facing a multi-state custody dispute or parental kidnapping scenario in Montgomery County, our experienced child custody attorneys are equipped to deploy emergency UCCJEA remedies and navigate complex legal avenues to protect your family.

𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐰
(𝟑𝟎𝟏) 𝟑𝟎𝟗-𝟎𝟔𝟔𝟎
𝐚𝐬𝐤@𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐰.𝐜𝐨𝐦
𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚

06/02/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐝-𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞: 𝐔𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Going through a family law case including divorce or a high-stakes custody battle is exhausting enough. But when you start realizing that your own legal counsel isn’t fighting for you, the stress can feel completely overwhelming. You might feel stuck, worried about losing money, or terrified that changing lawyers will derail your progress in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County.

Here is the truth: You are not trapped. You have a right to effective representation, and changing family lawyers mid-case is more common than you think.

Can I Change My Family Lawyer in the Middle of a Maryland Family Law Case?

Yes. In fact, not only you can change your counsel if you are not effectively represented, you should feel obligated to do so….
𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 by reading the full blog-Link in the comments👇

𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐰
(𝟑𝟎𝟏) 𝟑𝟎𝟗-𝟎𝟔𝟔𝟎
𝐚𝐬𝐤@𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐰.𝐜𝐨𝐦
𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫

05/28/2026

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬

On March 23, 2026, the Maryland House of Delegates passed HB 497, and on April 9, 2026, the legislature formally engrossed the companion measure, SB 433. These bills altered the Maryland Family Law Article by extending temporary protective orders from not more than 7 to not more than 14 days after issuance. 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐊𝐄𝐄𝐏 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐖 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐃, 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐋 𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟏𝟒 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝. 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬.

You can review the specific actions and provisions for both bills through the Maryland General Assembly HB 497 History and the Maryland General Assembly SB 433 Details pages. For local procedures on filing and resources, please visit the Maryland Courts Domestic Violence Guide or the Maryland People’s Law Library.

These bills altered the Annotated Code of 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞, 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝟒-𝟓𝟎𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟒–𝟓𝟎𝟔.

Specifically, the legislation enacted the following statutory amendments:

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟒–𝟓𝟎𝟓(𝐜): Amended to change the effective duration of a temporary protective order from “not more than 7 days after service” to “not more than 14 days after issuance”. It also mandates that the final protective order hearing be scheduled within this same 14-day window.

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟒–𝟓𝟎𝟔(𝐛)(𝟏) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 (𝐝): Amended to adjust the corresponding timeline for the final protective order hearing and to explicitly grant courts the authority to order a respondent to pay for emergency financial losses (such as medical care, property damage, and relocation costs) directly resulting from the abuse.
Electronic Filing: Under the related § 4-505.1, victims can now file petitions for temporary protective orders electronically from secure, authorized locations like hospitals, child advocacy centers, or domestic violence assistance programs.

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝟒–𝟓𝟎𝟓(𝐚)(𝟏)(𝐢) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟒–𝟓𝟎𝟔(𝐚): were also reenacted within the bills without further amendments to maintain consistent statutory context.

Contact our Protective Order Attorney if you have a protective order hearing coming up in the District or Circuit Courts in Montgomery County, MD.

𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐰
(𝟑𝟎𝟏) 𝟑𝟎𝟗-𝟎𝟔𝟔𝟎
𝐚𝐬𝐤@𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐰.𝐜𝐨𝐦
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲

05/16/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬:

Maryland changed its child support laws for 2025. Parents now get credit for other children living in their home. This can lower (or raise) support depending on your situation. If you’re in Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, or Silver Spring, we can help you understand your new numbers.

Find the full article on 2025 Changes to Maryland Child Support Laws Here: https://www.kamkarilaw.com/maryland-child-support-lawyer/

Call Us today for your consultation regarding your child custody and child support matters in Montgomery County MD.
𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐰
(𝟑𝟎𝟏) 𝟑𝟎𝟗-𝟎𝟔𝟔𝟎
𝐚𝐬𝐤@𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐰.𝐜𝐨𝐦
𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐠𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲

05/03/2026

𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞

Many of our Bethesda clients belong to high asset families and own medical practices, dental practices, or closely held businesses. In a Maryland divorce, one of the most important questions is how the court will value that business. Maryland uses the fair market value standard, meaning the court determines what the business would sell for, even if it’s not on the market.

If the business was created during the marriage, it’s usually marital property under Maryland law. If it existed before the marriage, the increase in value during the marriage may still be marital if it resulted from marital efforts or reinvestment. This is especially common for Bethesda physicians, dentists, and other professionals who expanded their practices during the marriage.
Maryland courts also distinguish between business goodwill (marital) and personal goodwill (not marital). For medical and dental practices, this distinction can significantly affect the valuation. Courts rely on expert testimony and accepted valuation methods such as the income, market, and asset based approaches.
At Kamkari Law, we help business owners and spouses understand how valuation affects the overall financial outcome of the divorce. If you own a practice or are married to someone who does, we can guide you through the valuation process and protect your interests.

Serving Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, and all of Montgomery County.

Contact us today to book your consultation!
𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐰
(𝟑𝟎𝟏) 𝟑𝟎𝟗-𝟎𝟔𝟔𝟎
𝐚𝐬𝐤@𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐰.𝐜𝐨𝐦
𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐠𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲

04/21/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐠𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐃

1- For Business Owners and Medical Practice Owners

If you own a business, medical office, or professional practice, a Maryland divorce requires careful analysis of valuation, income, and marital property rights. Maryland courts determine what portion of the business is marital, how it increased in value during the marriage, and whether that increase was active or passive.

I work with valuation experts to present evidence of the value of your business/practice using acceptable discounts in valuation methods, cash flow, and business expenses for alimony and child support. These issues are critical in high‑asset divorce cases where goodwill, compensation structures, and business growth can significantly affect the outcome. My goal is to protect your business interests while pursuing practical, negotiated solutions whenever possible.

2- For Spouses of Business or Practice Owners

If your spouse owns a business, you may feel at a disadvantage—especially if you lack access to financial records or worry about hidden income. Maryland law protects spouses in this situation.

I help you obtain the financial information you need, work with valuation experts to uncover the true value of the business, and ensure that income and expenses are analyzed accurately for property division, alimony, and child support. This levels the playing field and helps you secure a fair and informed outcome.
𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐰
(𝟑𝟎𝟏) 𝟑𝟎𝟗-𝟎𝟔𝟔𝟎
𝐚𝐬𝐤@𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐰.𝐜𝐨𝐦
𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐠𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲

04/08/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

Divorce mediation offers a faster, more private, and cost-effective way to resolve your case. Whether you are looking for a voluntary settlement before filing or have been referred to ADR by the Rockville Circuit Court, mediation allows you to maintain control over your assets and parenting plan.

Why Choose Mediation at Kamkari Law?

Experience: We are seasoned in handling divorce & family law mediations in Montgomery County MD.

Skills: We are skilled negotiators who understand the specific ADR requirements of the Family Division Services in the Montgomery County Circuit Court.

Privacy: Keep sensitive financial disclosures out of public court records.

Asset Protection: Seasoned family attorney for mediation of High-Net-Worth (HNW) divorces.

Efficiency: Finalize an agreement in months, not years.

Child-Focused: Create a cooperative co-parenting plan without the stress of litigation.

From "Mutual Consent" divorces to complex high-asset disputes, Kamkari Law provides the structured, professional environment needed to reach a fair resolution.

Contact us today to take control of your transition today.
𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐰
(𝟑𝟎𝟏) 𝟑𝟎𝟗-𝟎𝟔𝟔𝟎
𝐚𝐬𝐤@𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐰.𝐜𝐨𝐦
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