McDonough Law

McDonough Law is an experienced family law firm based in Silver Spring, Maryland, serving clients throughout Maryland and Washington D.C. The firm handles divorce, custody, adoption, probate, estates, and civil matters, with attorneys certified as Best Interest Attorneys and trained mediators. The team offers Spanish-language services and has extensive court-appointed experience.

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McDonough Law is an experienced family law firm based in Silver Spring, Maryland, serving clients throughout Maryland and Washington D.C. The practice maintains a broad focus across family law, probate and estates, civil and collections matters, and immigration law.

In family law, the firm handles the full spectrum of cases including divorce, separation, child custody, guardianship, adoption, alimony, and child support. The attorneys work through multiple approaches—from negotiating contractual agreements and mediation to litigating contested issues at trial and appeal. Kathryn McDonough and Leigh Jones are both court-certified Best Interest Attorneys, meaning they have been appointed by judges to represent minor children in contested custody disputes. McDonough carries additional credentials as a trained mediator and Collaborative Law facilitator, and is frequently appointed by courts to serve as guardian for vulnerable and disabled adults.

The firm's probate and estate practice encompasses both litigation and administration. McDonough Law has successfully litigated estate matters in court and has worked with hundreds of clients who have been named as Personal Representatives under wills. The attorneys understand the probate and estate administration process thoroughly and have themselves been appointed by courts to serve as Personal Representatives or Trustees in appropriate cases.

For collections and civil litigation, McDonough Law represents both individuals and businesses—including law firms, medical practices, private schools, and construction companies—in debt recovery and accounts receivable matters involving vendors, contractors, clients, and tenants.

The firm is committed to serving its diverse client base. Kate McDonough and her team are Spanish-speaking and welcome inquiries regarding family, divorce, custody, support, estate, testamentary, immigration, and civil matters in that language. Clients may reach the office by phone at (301) 592-1295, email, or letter. The firm is located at 100 Lexington Drive, Second Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20901.

Overview compiled from the firm's website