Family Law

• Divorce
  Wendy is one of the leading family law practitioners in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. She has been recognized as one of the region’s “Top Divorce and Family Law Lawyers” by
• Child Support
  Wendy Schwartz has over 20 years of experience as a mediator and understands the importance of mediation in family law cases, and can serve as a mediator or can represent clients during the mediation process. Mediation is a dispute resolution process that can help clients resolve custody, divorce, child support, or other issues without the high-conflict and high-cost process of litigation. We settle the majority of our cases out of court, and we use mediation as an important tool in achieving an equitable and satisfactory settlement.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Your child’s well-being is our primary concern. We have extensive experience handling complicated child custody matters and will work to ensure that your child is protected. Your child’s best interests are the focus of a child custody case. Our attorneys will put their experience and compassion to work to protect the health and safety of your child, whether through mediation or litigation.
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
  Wendy is highly valued by clients for being a strong and effective advocate, whether through mediation, negotiation, or litigation. Wendy brings creativity and a close personal engagement to her work. Her practice areas include: divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, property distribution, prenuptial agreements, and negotiating and drafting settlement agreements. She is recognized as a fierce advocate for children, and judges have requested that she serve as a guardian ad litem in contentious custody cases.
• Spousal Support
  Julieta “Julie” Orlando joined Wendy H. Schwartz and Associates, PLLC in July 2024.  She practices in all areas of family law, including divorce, child and spousal support, property distribution, same-sex marriages, common-law marriages, and custody matters.