The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP
The attorneys at Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP focus exclusively on the practice of Family Law, including divorce, separation, child support, custody, alimony, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence, and child support.
The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP
The attorneys at Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP focus exclusively on the practice of Family Law, including divorce, separation, child support, custody, alimony, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence, and child support.
The attorneys at Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP focus exclusively on the practice of Family Law, including uncontested and contested divorce, separation, child support, child custody, alimony and spousal support, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, division of property, domestic violence, child support, enforcement and modification, paternity, and other family law matters.
We are strong advocates for families in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and committed to delivering the highest professional and ethical standards to the practice of family law.
The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP provides high-quality, aggressive, and innovative legal representation to defend your legal rights and protect your interests, both personally and financially.
Client service is our principal goal, and we ensure that we fully understand your legal concerns to best address your needs as efficiently as possible. Each family law case is unique, and we treat each client with respect and compassion during the challenges associated with divorce and child custody issues.
Attorneys Nicholas Minshew and Pam Ahluwalia provide comprehensive litigation services and will work quickly and aggressively at every stage of litigation to pursue a fair resolution of your personal and financial issues in court. However, when it is appropriate to settle your case outside the courtroom, attorneys Nicholas Minshew and Pam Ahluwalia will work to resolve your issues through mediation and negotiation. For complex and high asset cases, the firm works cooperatively with experts in the areas of business valuation, custody evaluation, forensic accounting, property appraisals, family counseling, and private investigations.
Main Office
401 N. Washington Street Suite 500
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 728-2135
We Know Family Law
The attorneys at Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP provide legal services to individuals who are contemplating whether to file for divorce or facing divorce proceedings that have already been initiated. If you have questions regarding the divorce process and what to expect, a family law attorney can assist you with your divorce as well as related issues such as child support, child custody, visitation, alimony and division of property (including the house and retirements).
A divorce can involve complex personal and financial issues. The decisions that are made will likely affect your life and those of your family members for many years. A divorce lawyer can assist in navigating the divorce process and address issues such as how to divorce, filing for divorce, grounds for divorce, annulment, divorce settlement, and uncontested divorce.
An absolute divorce in Maryland is permanent, allows the former spouses to remarry, and resolves issues relating to property. A court may grant a divorce based on certain grounds, including the following:
Separation
Spouses may divorce if they have lived separate and apart (under separate roofs) for a period of twelve consecutive months in Maryland prior to filing for divorce regardless of whether the separation was mutual and voluntary.
Mutual Consent
Spouses can divorce by "mutual consent" if they have entered into a signed, written marital settlement agreement that resolves the issues of alimony, disposition of property, custody and child support, and neither party has requested that the settlement agreement be set aside. This no-fault divorce ground, unlike the ground of Separation above, does not require the parties to have lived separate and apart for any period of time before filing for divorce.
Desertion and Constructive Desertion
Desertion occurs when one spouse has abandoned the marital home for a period of twelve consecutive months with no intention of returning prior to the other spouse filing for divorce. Constructive desertion, on the other hand, occurs when one spouse's behavior causes the other spouse to leave the marital home.
Cruelty and Vicious Conduct
Cruelty and vicious conduct occur when one spouse abuses the other party or a child of the marriage.
Adultery
Adultery occurs when one spouse voluntarily has sexual relations during the marriage with a person who is not his/her spouse and the other spouse has not consented or forgiven the adultery
To schedule a consultation to discuss your specific family law issue with a divorce attorney, contact the Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia at (240) 728-2135 or fill out our contact form. The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP provides legal services to residents in Washington, D.C., and throughout Maryland including Montgomery County, Frederick County and Prince George's County.
The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP is conveniently located in Rockville, Maryland, near the District and Circuit Courthouses for Montgomery County, Maryland and within walking distance to the Rockville Metro Station on the Red Line. Free parking is also available.
We Know Family Law
The attorneys at Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP focus exclusively on the practice of Family Law, including uncontested and contested divorce, separation, child support, child custody, alimony and spousal support, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, division of property, domestic violence, child support, enforcement and modification, paternity, and other family law matters.
When you need a firm dedicated to helping you with your family law issues, contact Minshew & Ahluwalia at (240) 728-2135. The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP provides legal services to residents in Washington, D.C., and throughout Maryland including Montgomery County, Frederick County, and Prince George's County.
The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP is conveniently located in Rockville, Maryland, near the District and Circuit Courthouses for Montgomery County, Maryland and within walking distance to the Rockville Metro Station on the Red Line. Free parking is also available.
Nicholas C. Minshew concentrates his practice in the area of Family Law including divorce, separation, child support, child custody, alimony, division of property, separation agreements, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, and child support enforcement & modification. Mr. Minshew provides legal services to clients in Washington, D.C., and throughout Maryland, including Montgomery County, Frederick County, and Prince George's County.
Mr. Minshew obtained his JD degree from the American University, Washington College of Law in 2000, where he worked as an editor for the Administrative Law Review. After receiving his law degree, Mr. Minshew worked as an attorney for the global law firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, and for Leonard Street & Deinard LLP representing companies in Federal proceedings. During that time, Mr. Minshew redirected his focus to provide legal services directly to individuals and families.
In February, 2010, Mr. Minshew open his law firm to focus on obtaining favorable results for his clients while providing individualized and cost-effective legal representation, and to pursue his legal interests by devoting his practice to Family Law.
Prior to entering law school, Mr. Minshew earned a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Maryland in 1997. He worked for the domestic violence unit at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City representing victims of domestic violence to obtain protective orders; with a non-profit organization providing mental health and rehabilitation services to psychiatric individuals; and in the Office of Senator Paul Wellstone where he researched and documented domestic violence issues. While working in the Office of Senator Paul Wellstone, Mr. Minshew decided to pursue his career in law.
The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia is located near the District and Circuit Courts for Montgomery County, Maryland and within walking distance to the Rockville Metro Station on the Red Line.
Goucher College
B.A.,
University of Maryland
M.S.W.,
American University, Washington College of Law
J.S.,
Nicholas C. Minshew concentrates his practice in the area of Family Law including divorce, separation, child support, child custody, alimony, division of property, separation agreements, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, and child support enforcement & modification. Mr. Minshew provides legal services to clients in Washington, D.C., and throughout Maryland, including Montgomery County, Frederick County, and Prince George's County.
Mr. Minshew obtained his JD degree from the American University, Washington College of Law in 2000, where he worked as an editor for the Administrative Law Review. After receiving his law degree, Mr. Minshew worked as an attorney for the global law firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, and for Leonard Street & Deinard LLP representing companies in Federal proceedings. During that time, Mr. Minshew redirected his focus to provide legal services directly to individuals and families.
In February, 2010, Mr. Minshew open his law firm to focus on obtaining favorable results for his clients while providing individualized and cost-effective legal representation, and to pursue his legal interests by devoting his practice to Family Law.
Prior to entering law school, Mr. Minshew earned a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Maryland in 1997. He worked for the domestic violence unit at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City representing victims of domestic violence to obtain protective orders; with a non-profit organization providing mental health and rehabilitation services to psychiatric individuals; and in the Office of Senator Paul Wellstone where he researched and documented domestic violence issues. While working in the Office of Senator Paul Wellstone, Mr. Minshew decided to pursue his career in law.
The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia is located near the District and Circuit Courts for Montgomery County, Maryland and within walking distance to the Rockville Metro Station on the Red Line.
Goucher College B.A.,
University of Maryland M.S.W.,
American University, Washington College of Law J.S.,
Pam Ahluwalia has extensive experience of complex matrimonial disputes. Her practice has encompassed representing clients on a wide range of matrimonial disputes, including divorce, child support, child custody & visitation, alimony, division of property, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, child support enforcement and modification, divorce grounds, and spousal and child abuse.
Born in India, and educated in the United Kingdom, Pam brings with her knowledge of the culture of the Indian subcontinent and is fluent in the Punjabi language.
Pam received her Bachelors of Arts (graduating with Honors) in 1986 from the University of East Anglia, UK. She graduated from the College of Law in England in 1991 and was admitted as an attorney to the English courts in 1995.
Pam has been licensed to practice law in Maryland since 2000 and is also admitted to the State Bar of California and in the United Kingdom.
Throughout her legal career, Pam has been actively involved in managing and providing voluntary assistance with Family Law Legal Advice Clinics and Hotlines, dealing with spousal and child abuse, divorce and financial arrangements. She served for five years as a member of the managing committee of a nationwide voluntary legal advice network, campaigning on change of legislation to afford abused non-married partners greater property rights in domestic abuse situations. She contributed to handbooks written for legal professionals and litigants in person dealing with domestic disputes, and she published articles in the area of family law. Pam also trained social workers and educational professionals on the impact of family law legislation.
University of East Anglia, United Kingdom
B.A.,
The College of Law, London
J.D.,
Pam Ahluwalia has extensive experience of complex matrimonial disputes. Her practice has encompassed representing clients on a wide range of matrimonial disputes, including divorce, child support, child custody & visitation, alimony, division of property, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, child support enforcement and modification, divorce grounds, and spousal and child abuse.
Born in India, and educated in the United Kingdom, Pam brings with her knowledge of the culture of the Indian subcontinent and is fluent in the Punjabi language.
Pam received her Bachelors of Arts (graduating with Honors) in 1986 from the University of East Anglia, UK. She graduated from the College of Law in England in 1991 and was admitted as an attorney to the English courts in 1995.
Pam has been licensed to practice law in Maryland since 2000 and is also admitted to the State Bar of California and in the United Kingdom.
Throughout her legal career, Pam has been actively involved in managing and providing voluntary assistance with Family Law Legal Advice Clinics and Hotlines, dealing with spousal and child abuse, divorce and financial arrangements. She served for five years as a member of the managing committee of a nationwide voluntary legal advice network, campaigning on change of legislation to afford abused non-married partners greater property rights in domestic abuse situations. She contributed to handbooks written for legal professionals and litigants in person dealing with domestic disputes, and she published articles in the area of family law. Pam also trained social workers and educational professionals on the impact of family law legislation.
University of East Anglia, United Kingdom B.A.,
The College of Law, London J.D.,
The attorneys at Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP focus exclusively on the practice of Family Law, including uncontested and contested divorce, separation, child support, child custody, alimony and spousal support, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, division of property, domestic violence, child support, enforcement and modification, paternity, and other family law matters.
We are strong advocates for families in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and committed to delivering the highest professional and ethical standards to the practice of family law.
The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP provides high-quality, aggressive, and innovative legal representation to defend your legal rights and protect your interests, both personally and financially.
Client service is our principal goal, and we ensure that we fully understand your legal concerns to best address your needs as efficiently as possible. Each family law case is unique, and we treat each client with respect and compassion during the challenges associated with divorce and child custody issues.
Attorneys Nicholas Minshew and Pam Ahluwalia provide comprehensive litigation services and will work quickly and aggressively at every stage of litigation to pursue a fair resolution of your personal and financial issues in court. However, when it is appropriate to settle your case outside the courtroom, attorneys Nicholas Minshew and Pam Ahluwalia will work to resolve your issues through mediation and negotiation. For complex and high asset cases, the firm works cooperatively with experts in the areas of business valuation, custody evaluation, forensic accounting, property appraisals, family counseling, and private investigations.
Main Office
401 N. Washington Street Suite 500
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 728-2135
We Know Family Law
The attorneys at Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP provide legal services to individuals who are contemplating whether to file for divorce or facing divorce proceedings that have already been initiated. If you have questions regarding the divorce process and what to expect, a family law attorney can assist you with your divorce as well as related issues such as child support, child custody, visitation, alimony and division of property (including the house and retirements).
A divorce can involve complex personal and financial issues. The decisions that are made will likely affect your life and those of your family members for many years. A divorce lawyer can assist in navigating the divorce process and address issues such as how to divorce, filing for divorce, grounds for divorce, annulment, divorce settlement, and uncontested divorce.
An absolute divorce in Maryland is permanent, allows the former spouses to remarry, and resolves issues relating to property. A court may grant a divorce based on certain grounds, including the following:
Separation
Spouses may divorce if they have lived separate and apart (under separate roofs) for a period of twelve consecutive months in Maryland prior to filing for divorce regardless of whether the separation was mutual and voluntary.
Mutual Consent
Spouses can divorce by "mutual consent" if they have entered into a signed, written marital settlement agreement that resolves the issues of alimony, disposition of property, custody and child support, and neither party has requested that the settlement agreement be set aside. This no-fault divorce ground, unlike the ground of Separation above, does not require the parties to have lived separate and apart for any period of time before filing for divorce.
Desertion and Constructive Desertion
Desertion occurs when one spouse has abandoned the marital home for a period of twelve consecutive months with no intention of returning prior to the other spouse filing for divorce. Constructive desertion, on the other hand, occurs when one spouse's behavior causes the other spouse to leave the marital home.
Cruelty and Vicious Conduct
Cruelty and vicious conduct occur when one spouse abuses the other party or a child of the marriage.
Adultery
Adultery occurs when one spouse voluntarily has sexual relations during the marriage with a person who is not his/her spouse and the other spouse has not consented or forgiven the adultery
To schedule a consultation to discuss your specific family law issue with a divorce attorney, contact the Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia at (240) 728-2135 or fill out our contact form. The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP provides legal services to residents in Washington, D.C., and throughout Maryland including Montgomery County, Frederick County and Prince George's County.
The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP is conveniently located in Rockville, Maryland, near the District and Circuit Courthouses for Montgomery County, Maryland and within walking distance to the Rockville Metro Station on the Red Line. Free parking is also available.
We Know Family Law
The attorneys at Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP focus exclusively on the practice of Family Law, including uncontested and contested divorce, separation, child support, child custody, alimony and spousal support, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, division of property, domestic violence, child support, enforcement and modification, paternity, and other family law matters.
When you need a firm dedicated to helping you with your family law issues, contact Minshew & Ahluwalia at (240) 728-2135. The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP provides legal services to residents in Washington, D.C., and throughout Maryland including Montgomery County, Frederick County, and Prince George's County.
The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP is conveniently located in Rockville, Maryland, near the District and Circuit Courthouses for Montgomery County, Maryland and within walking distance to the Rockville Metro Station on the Red Line. Free parking is also available.
Nicholas C. Minshew concentrates his practice in the area of Family Law including divorce, separation, child support, child custody, alimony, division of property, separation agreements, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, and child support enforcement & modification. Mr. Minshew provides legal services to clients in Washington, D.C., and throughout Maryland, including Montgomery County, Frederick County, and Prince George's County.
Mr. Minshew obtained his JD degree from the American University, Washington College of Law in 2000, where he worked as an editor for the Administrative Law Review. After receiving his law degree, Mr. Minshew worked as an attorney for the global law firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, and for Leonard Street & Deinard LLP representing companies in Federal proceedings. During that time, Mr. Minshew redirected his focus to provide legal services directly to individuals and families.
In February, 2010, Mr. Minshew open his law firm to focus on obtaining favorable results for his clients while providing individualized and cost-effective legal representation, and to pursue his legal interests by devoting his practice to Family Law.
Prior to entering law school, Mr. Minshew earned a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Maryland in 1997. He worked for the domestic violence unit at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City representing victims of domestic violence to obtain protective orders; with a non-profit organization providing mental health and rehabilitation services to psychiatric individuals; and in the Office of Senator Paul Wellstone where he researched and documented domestic violence issues. While working in the Office of Senator Paul Wellstone, Mr. Minshew decided to pursue his career in law.
The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia is located near the District and Circuit Courts for Montgomery County, Maryland and within walking distance to the Rockville Metro Station on the Red Line.
Goucher College
B.A.,
University of Maryland
M.S.W.,
American University, Washington College of Law
J.S.,
Nicholas C. Minshew concentrates his practice in the area of Family Law including divorce, separation, child support, child custody, alimony, division of property, separation agreements, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, and child support enforcement & modification. Mr. Minshew provides legal services to clients in Washington, D.C., and throughout Maryland, including Montgomery County, Frederick County, and Prince George's County.
Mr. Minshew obtained his JD degree from the American University, Washington College of Law in 2000, where he worked as an editor for the Administrative Law Review. After receiving his law degree, Mr. Minshew worked as an attorney for the global law firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, and for Leonard Street & Deinard LLP representing companies in Federal proceedings. During that time, Mr. Minshew redirected his focus to provide legal services directly to individuals and families.
In February, 2010, Mr. Minshew open his law firm to focus on obtaining favorable results for his clients while providing individualized and cost-effective legal representation, and to pursue his legal interests by devoting his practice to Family Law.
Prior to entering law school, Mr. Minshew earned a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Maryland in 1997. He worked for the domestic violence unit at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City representing victims of domestic violence to obtain protective orders; with a non-profit organization providing mental health and rehabilitation services to psychiatric individuals; and in the Office of Senator Paul Wellstone where he researched and documented domestic violence issues. While working in the Office of Senator Paul Wellstone, Mr. Minshew decided to pursue his career in law.
The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia is located near the District and Circuit Courts for Montgomery County, Maryland and within walking distance to the Rockville Metro Station on the Red Line.
Goucher College B.A.,
University of Maryland M.S.W.,
American University, Washington College of Law J.S.,
Pam Ahluwalia has extensive experience of complex matrimonial disputes. Her practice has encompassed representing clients on a wide range of matrimonial disputes, including divorce, child support, child custody & visitation, alimony, division of property, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, child support enforcement and modification, divorce grounds, and spousal and child abuse.
Born in India, and educated in the United Kingdom, Pam brings with her knowledge of the culture of the Indian subcontinent and is fluent in the Punjabi language.
Pam received her Bachelors of Arts (graduating with Honors) in 1986 from the University of East Anglia, UK. She graduated from the College of Law in England in 1991 and was admitted as an attorney to the English courts in 1995.
Pam has been licensed to practice law in Maryland since 2000 and is also admitted to the State Bar of California and in the United Kingdom.
Throughout her legal career, Pam has been actively involved in managing and providing voluntary assistance with Family Law Legal Advice Clinics and Hotlines, dealing with spousal and child abuse, divorce and financial arrangements. She served for five years as a member of the managing committee of a nationwide voluntary legal advice network, campaigning on change of legislation to afford abused non-married partners greater property rights in domestic abuse situations. She contributed to handbooks written for legal professionals and litigants in person dealing with domestic disputes, and she published articles in the area of family law. Pam also trained social workers and educational professionals on the impact of family law legislation.
University of East Anglia, United Kingdom
B.A.,
The College of Law, London
J.D.,
Pam Ahluwalia has extensive experience of complex matrimonial disputes. Her practice has encompassed representing clients on a wide range of matrimonial disputes, including divorce, child support, child custody & visitation, alimony, division of property, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, child support enforcement and modification, divorce grounds, and spousal and child abuse.
Born in India, and educated in the United Kingdom, Pam brings with her knowledge of the culture of the Indian subcontinent and is fluent in the Punjabi language.
Pam received her Bachelors of Arts (graduating with Honors) in 1986 from the University of East Anglia, UK. She graduated from the College of Law in England in 1991 and was admitted as an attorney to the English courts in 1995.
Pam has been licensed to practice law in Maryland since 2000 and is also admitted to the State Bar of California and in the United Kingdom.
Throughout her legal career, Pam has been actively involved in managing and providing voluntary assistance with Family Law Legal Advice Clinics and Hotlines, dealing with spousal and child abuse, divorce and financial arrangements. She served for five years as a member of the managing committee of a nationwide voluntary legal advice network, campaigning on change of legislation to afford abused non-married partners greater property rights in domestic abuse situations. She contributed to handbooks written for legal professionals and litigants in person dealing with domestic disputes, and she published articles in the area of family law. Pam also trained social workers and educational professionals on the impact of family law legislation.
University of East Anglia, United Kingdom B.A.,
The College of Law, London J.D.,
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