Fait & DiLima Family Lawyers - Frederick, MD

Accomplished Family Law Advocacy in Frederick, Maryland

Family law conflicts are among the most sensitive and consequential challenges an individual can encounter. Decisions made during divorce or custody litigation often reverberate for decades, affecting personal finances, parental bonds, and long-term security. Located at 233 West Patrick Street in downtown Frederick, Fait and DiLima Family Law delivers focused, strategic counsel designed to protect what matters most. Whether you are dealing with an acrimonious marital dissolution, high-stakes child custody litigation, or intricate business asset division, their trial attorneys provide the calm, authoritative representation necessary to navigate Maryland courts successfully.

Led by Managing Partner Marjorie G. DiLima and Founding Partner Dorothy R. Fait, the firm has built a premier reputation across Frederick County and Montgomery County. Marjorie DiLima holds both a Juris Doctor and an MBA, as well as a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. This rare financial and tax background provides clients with a decisive tactical advantage in high-net-worth divorce cases involving corporate valuations, executive compensation, deferred retirement assets, and complex real estate holdings. When clients need to hire an attorney with deep trial capabilities, Fait and DiLima provides unwavering courtroom advocacy combined with compassionate, personalized client service.

Dedicated Family Law and Divorce Practice Areas

The Frederick office represents spouses, parents, and families across a complete spectrum of domestic relations matters in the Circuit Court for Frederick County:

• Contested and uncontested divorce: Guiding clients through all phases of marital dissolution under Maryland divorce statutes, handling fault-based issues, mutual consent filings, and equitable property distribution.
• Complex property and asset division: Utilizing forensic accounting, business valuation principles, and tax analysis to classify and divide marital business entities, stock options, pensions, and family trusts.
• Child custody and visitation: Advocating tenaciously for legal and physical custody arrangements that prioritize the best interests of the children while asserting parental rights.
• Child support determinations: Ensuring precise calculations under Maryland child support guidelines, addressing deviations for high-income earners, and managing post-judgment modifications.
• Spousal support and alimony: Structuring fair pendente lite, rehabilitative, and indefinite alimony awards based on statutory factors and earning potential.
• Domestic violence and protective orders: Providing immediate legal intervention for victims seeking emergency protective orders and defending individuals against unjustified petitions.
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements: Crafting comprehensive premarital and postmarital agreements that protect family wealth, business interests, and inherited assets.

Settlement Negotiation, Mediation, and Trial Readiness

While the attorneys at Fait and DiLima are seasoned trial litigators who never shy away from the courtroom, they understand that negotiated resolutions often spare families substantial stress and expense. The firm emphasizes collaborative law, direct negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution whenever feasible. However, every case is meticulously prepared from day one as though it will proceed to a full trial before a judge. This thorough preparation empowers clients during negotiations and ensures they enter the courtroom from a position of unmistakable strength.

Recognized by U.S. News and World Report Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers, Fait and DiLima Family Law is dedicated to achieving optimal outcomes for families throughout Central Maryland. If you need a lawyer who will champion your rights and guide you through life transitions with skill and discretion, contact their Frederick office today to schedule an initial consultation.