Attorney at Law

If you’re in need of the services of a supportive and energetic divorce lawyer in the Washington, DC area, look no further than the law offices of Carolyn Goodlaw. Carolyn gets involved in every aspect of her client’s cases, providing personal attention and dedication in a caring context. Divorce is never easy, but Carolyn makes it as painless as possible.

 

Carolyn Goodman emphasizes reaching settlements through negotiation before going through the courthouse door, believing that settlement is the best way to handle the termination of a marriage relationship. She is skilled in all the areas of family law that a divorce settlement involves, including child custody and support, division of marital assets, visitation, and separation agreements. Carolyn Goodman attended Clark University, and received her JD from the National Law Center at George Washington University. She is admitted to the bar in the District of Columbia, New York, and Maryland.

 

In Washington, DC, divorcing couples must separate and not live together for at least six months (if the divorce is uncontested) or for a year (if one party does not agree to the separation and divorce). While it is possible for couples to reach their own agreements about things like the division of property and child custody arrangements in an uncontested divorce, Carolyn Goodman advises that the help of an attorney be employed. A qualified divorce attorney can help draft a separation and property settlement agreement, which is basically a contract between the divorcing couple as to how they will handle the divorce. Such an agreement can save an enormous amount of time, stress, and money, when compared to asking a court to settle the issues.

 

In the event that a settlement cannot be reached, Carolyn Goodman serves as a strong and vigorous advocate for her client, to protect his or her interests in the court system. Nobody likes facing a divorce, but an advocate like Carolyn Goodman will stand at your side through the entire process and provide the support, advice, encouragement, and advocacy that you need.

 

Address: 2000 P Street NW, Suite 500, Washington DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 775-8423