Family Law Practice Areas

Family Law Representation in New York, Washington, D.C. & Maryland

Family law matters are personal. They can affect your children, your finances, your home, your business and the relationships that matter most to you.

I am Jeffrey N. Markowicz, and for more than 25 years I have represented individuals in divorce, matrimonial and family law matters. I serve clients throughout New York, Washington, D.C., and Maryland, handling cases ranging from uncontested divorces and negotiated agreements to high-asset financial disputes and highly contested child custody litigation.

Every family is different. I do not believe in approaching every case with the same strategy.

Some matters can be resolved through negotiation or mediation. Others require assertive courtroom advocacy. My role is to understand your circumstances, explain your legal options and develop an approach designed around your priorities.

Explore my family law practice areas below.

Divorce & Matrimonial Law

Divorce can involve much more than ending a marriage.

You may need to address property division, the marital home, retirement accounts, spousal support, child custody, parenting time, child support and other financial or family issues.

I represent clients in both negotiated and contested divorce matters and work to identify the issues that can have the greatest impact on your future.

When an agreement is possible, I work toward a practical resolution. When significant disputes cannot be resolved, I am prepared to advocate for you in court.

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High Net Worth Divorce

Divorce becomes more complicated when substantial or sophisticated assets are involved.

A high net worth divorce may require careful analysis of:

• Privately held businesses
• Professional practices
• Multiple real estate holdings
• Investment portfolios
• Retirement accounts
• Stock options and restricted stock units
• Deferred compensation
• Trust interests
• Significant separate property
• Executive compensation
• Complex debt

I help clients evaluate asset classification, valuation, financial disclosure and property division while considering both the immediate and long-term consequences of a proposed settlement.

My litigation experience is particularly valuable when business valuations, separate property claims or substantial financial interests are disputed.

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Uncontested Divorce

Not every divorce needs to become a courtroom battle.

When spouses agree on the major issues required to end their marriage, an uncontested divorce can often provide a more efficient path forward.

I help clients address issues involving:

• Property division
• Marital debt
• Spousal support
• Child custody
• Parenting time
• Child support
• Retirement accounts
• The marital home

Even when both spouses are cooperative, it is important to understand the legal and financial consequences of the agreement before signing it.

I can help identify issues that may have been overlooked, review proposed terms and prepare the matter for completion.

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Child Custody

Few legal issues are more important to a parent than child custody.

I represent parents in matters involving:

• Legal custody
• Physical custody
• Joint custody
• Sole custody
• Parenting plans
• Relocation
• Custody modification
• Enforcement
• High-conflict custody disputes
• Multistate custody matters

Custody arrangements should reflect the child’s best interests while also protecting the parent’s legal rights and relationship with the child.

When parents can reach an appropriate agreement, I work to develop a practical parenting arrangement. When they cannot, I am prepared to present the case in court.

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Visitation & Parenting Time

A custody order should do more than identify where a child lives. It should create a workable structure for maintaining important parent-child relationships.

I help parents establish, modify and enforce visitation and parenting time arrangements involving:

• Weekdays and weekends
• Overnight parenting time
• Holidays
• School vacations
• Summer schedules
• Transportation
• Travel
• Virtual communication
• Supervised visitation
• Long-distance parenting

I also represent parents when the other parent repeatedly interferes with court-ordered parenting time or when an existing schedule no longer works for the family.

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Child Support

Child support can affect a family’s finances for many years.

I represent both parents seeking appropriate child support and parents responding to support requests.

My child support practice includes:

• Establishing support
• Support calculations
• High-income child support
• Business owner income
• Bonuses and commissions
• Childcare expenses
• Healthcare costs
• Support modifications
• Enforcement
• Child support arrears

New York, Washington, D.C. and Maryland each have their own child support laws and calculation methods.

I help clients understand how the applicable rules affect their particular financial circumstances.

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Domestic Violence

Domestic violence allegations can have immediate consequences for your safety, your home, your children and your legal rights.

I represent individuals seeking protection as well as individuals responding to domestic violence allegations.

Depending on the jurisdiction, these matters may involve:

• Orders of protection
• Protective orders
• Civil protection orders
• Temporary or emergency orders
• No-contact provisions
• Stay-away provisions
• Custody restrictions
• Supervised visitation
• Alleged violations of protective orders

Domestic violence can also substantially affect divorce and custody proceedings.

I bring extensive family law and litigation experience to cases involving disputed allegations, emergency hearings and overlapping legal proceedings.

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Mediation

Family law disputes do not always need to be resolved through traditional litigation.

Mediation gives parties an opportunity to discuss disagreements, exchange information and work toward a negotiated resolution with the assistance of a neutral mediator.

I assist with mediation involving:

• Divorce
• Property division
• Child custody
• Parenting time
• Child support
• Spousal support
• Parenting plans
• High net worth financial issues

Depending on the engagement, I may serve as a neutral mediator or represent one party participating in mediation. Those are different roles. When acting as a neutral mediator, I do not represent either party.

My litigation experience also helps clients understand the alternatives and potential risks when evaluating whether a proposed settlement is preferable to continuing in court.

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Parental & Parenting Coordination

A custody order does not always end parental conflict.

Separated or divorced parents may continue to disagree about schedules, transportation, school, medical appointments, holidays, activities and other everyday parenting issues.

Parenting coordination, sometimes called parental coordination, can provide a more structured process for high-conflict parents.

Parenting coordination may help parents:

• Implement an existing parenting plan
• Improve communication
• Address recurring scheduling disputes
• Clarify day-to-day parenting issues
• Reduce unnecessary court involvement
• Keep disputes focused on the children’s needs

The authority and role of a parenting coordinator differ by jurisdiction and by the terms of the appointment.

I assist clients with parenting coordination and related high-conflict custody matters in New York, Washington, D.C. and Maryland.

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Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can provide greater financial clarity before problems arise.

I represent individuals in the preparation, review and negotiation of agreements addressing issues such as:

• Premarital property
• Businesses
• Real estate
• Investments
• Retirement assets
• Inheritances
• Debt
• Spousal support
• Executive compensation
• Estate-related rights

These agreements can be particularly important for business owners, individuals entering second marriages and people with substantial or complicated assets.

I represent one party to a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement rather than both spouses, allowing me to focus on protecting my client’s individual interests.

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Family Law Matters Involving Multiple States

Family law cases increasingly cross state lines.

You may live in Washington, D.C. while the other parent lives in Maryland. You may own property in New York while maintaining a residence elsewhere. A former spouse may relocate after a custody order has already been entered.

These situations can create questions involving:

• Divorce jurisdiction
• Child custody jurisdiction
• Relocation
• Enforcement of out-of-state orders
• Property located in different states
• Parenting arrangements across state lines
• Child support enforcement and modification

I have been licensed in Maryland since 1999, Washington, D.C. since 2001 and New York since 2007.

My multijurisdictional experience can be particularly valuable when your family law matter does not fit neatly within a single state.

Family Law Representation in New York

I represent clients in New York divorce, matrimonial and family law matters, including:

• Divorce
• High net worth divorce
• Uncontested divorce
• Child custody
• Parenting time
• Child support
• Domestic violence
• Mediation
• Parenting coordination
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

I have been licensed to practice law in New York since 2007 and represent clients facing both negotiated and contested family law matters.

New York: 917-791-4157

Family Law Representation in Washington, D.C.

I have been licensed in the District of Columbia since 2001 and have handled family law and litigation matters in Washington for decades.

My Washington, D.C. family law practice includes divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence, mediation and related matrimonial matters.

I also represent clients whose cases involve connections between Washington, D.C. and neighboring Maryland.

Washington, D.C.: 202-972-2701

Family Law Representation in Maryland

I have been licensed to practice law in Maryland since 1999.

I represent Maryland clients in matters involving:

• Divorce
• Property division
• Child custody
• Parenting time
• Child support
• Domestic violence
• Parenting coordination
• Mediation
• Marital agreements

Because many families in the Washington metropolitan area have ties to both Maryland and the District of Columbia, my admission in both jurisdictions can be particularly useful when a family law matter crosses the D.C.-Maryland boundary.

Maryland: 202-972-2701

Why Work With Jeffrey Markowicz?

More Than 25 Years of Legal Experience

I have practiced law since 1999 and have handled a broad range of matrimonial, family law and litigation matters.

Licensed in New York, Washington, D.C. & Maryland

My multijurisdictional practice allows me to assist clients whose families, children, businesses or property have connections to more than one jurisdiction.

Extensive Litigation Experience

My experience extends beyond family law to civil and criminal litigation.

When a divorce, custody or domestic violence case becomes contested, I am comfortable handling evidence, witnesses and courtroom advocacy.

Negotiation When Possible

Litigation is not always the best solution.

When an appropriate agreement can be reached, I work toward practical resolutions that give clients greater control over the outcome.

Direct Attorney Access

When you hire me, you work directly with me.

I believe effective representation begins with understanding your circumstances, your priorities and what is actually at stake for you and your family.

Frequently Asked Questions About Family Law

What types of family law cases do you handle?

I handle divorce, high net worth divorce, uncontested divorce, child custody, visitation and parenting time, child support, domestic violence, mediation, parental coordination and prenuptial and postnuptial agreement matters.

Do you represent family law clients in New York?

Yes. I have been licensed in New York since 2007 and represent clients in divorce and family law matters.

Do you represent clients in Washington, D.C.?

Yes. I have been licensed in Washington, D.C. since 2001 and represent clients in matrimonial and family law cases throughout the District.

Do you handle Maryland family law cases?

Yes. I have been licensed in Maryland since 1999 and represent clients in divorce, custody and other family law matters throughout Maryland.

Do you handle high net worth divorces?

Yes. I represent clients in complex divorce matters involving substantial assets, businesses, real estate, investments, executive compensation and other sophisticated financial interests.

Do you handle both contested and uncontested divorce?

Yes. I represent clients in uncontested divorces as well as contested cases involving property, custody, support and other disputes.

Can you help with a custody case involving different states?

Potentially. Multistate custody cases raise specific jurisdictional questions. My admission in New York, Washington, D.C. and Maryland can be especially useful when a matter involves more than one of those jurisdictions.

Do you offer mediation?

Yes. Depending on the engagement, I may serve as a neutral mediator or represent an individual client participating in mediation.

Do all family law cases have to go to court?

No. Many matters can be resolved through negotiation, mediation or settlement. Court involvement may be necessary when the parties cannot reach an appropriate agreement or when immediate judicial relief is required.

When should I contact a family law attorney?

It is often helpful to obtain legal advice before making major decisions involving your children, finances, property or marital status. Understanding your rights early can help you avoid decisions that are difficult to reverse later.

Speak With Me About Your Family Law Matter

Family law problems rarely affect only one part of your life.

A divorce may involve your children and your finances. A custody dispute may affect where you live. A protective order may immediately affect your home and parenting arrangements.

My role is to help you understand how those issues fit together and develop a legal strategy based on your circumstances.

I represent family law clients throughout New York, Washington, D.C., and Maryland.

Whether your matter can be resolved through negotiation or requires litigation, I will work directly with you and provide clear guidance throughout the process.

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Washington, D.C. & Maryland: 202-972-2701
New York: 917-791-4157

Contact me today to discuss your family law matter.