About Monica
Monica L. Scherer: Leading Family Law Attorney in Baltimore
Monica L. Scherer is a senior partner and head of the family law practice at Silverman Thompson, a recognized leader in domestic and family legal representation. With a deeply rooted commitment to advocating for her clients' rights and achieving favorable outcomes, Mrs. Scherer brings decades of experience and a strategic approach to complex legal challenges. She specializes in all facets of family law, providing compassionate and effective legal counsel to individuals and families navigating divorce, child custody disputes, and related matters.
Mrs. Scherer’s expertise spans a comprehensive range of family law issues, including divorce proceedings, meticulous child custody arrangements, detailed parenting agreements, fair alimony determinations, equitable division of marital assets, and the resolution of all associated legal documents such as marital settlement agreements. Her services extend to crucial areas such as child support calculations, establishing paternity, navigating complex visitation schedules, and addressing step-parent adoption matters. She is uniquely equipped to handle jurisdictional disputes, including intricate international child custody battles and interstate child support enforcement cases, ensuring that her clients’ rights are protected regardless of location.
Throughout her distinguished career, Mrs. Scherer has skillfully litigated and settled hundreds of domestic cases, consistently achieving positive results for her clients. She has represented high-profile individuals, including professional sports figures and business owners with substantial assets, demonstrating her adeptness in handling complex financial matters and high-stakes legal battles. Mrs. Scherer’s record of obtaining custody for numerous clients, both men and women, underscores her commitment to prioritizing the best interests of children in all cases.
Her dedication to justice extends beyond traditional litigation. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of divorce and family law matters, Mrs. Scherer is highly trained in **collaborative law**, a process that emphasizes a negotiated settlement while empowering clients through open communication and a shared commitment to finding the most appropriate solutions. This approach frequently involves collaborating with other specialists, such as child specialists, financial experts, and divorce coaches, to provide clients with a holistic and supportive legal strategy. The collaborative framework prioritizes establishing clear guidelines and protocols, eliminating the adversarial tactics often associated with court proceedings and focusing on a mutually agreeable resolution.
Furthermore, Mrs. Scherer is a trained civil mediator, regularly appointed by state courts to serve as a **Best Interest Attorney** or **Privilege Attorney**. This crucial role allows her to represent the voice of the child in highly contested cases, ensuring that their perspectives and needs are fully considered and protected. Her mediation skills and deep understanding of child advocacy contribute significantly to achieving outcomes that are genuinely in the best interests of the children involved.
Mrs. Scherer’s vast experience in domestic/family law matters is the foundation of her recognition as a leader in her field. She consistently appears in state courts throughout Maryland, leveraging her courtroom expertise and strategic thinking to effectively advocate for her clients. She has successfully argued cases before the Maryland appellate courts, resulting in published and unpublished opinions, demonstrating her commitment to legal excellence and her ability to influence legal precedent.
Practice Areas:
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Parenting Agreements
- Alimony
- Marital Property Division
- Child Support
- Visitation
- Paternity
- Step-Parent Adoption
- Jurisdictional Disputes (Including International Child Custody Disputes)
- Interstate Child Custody and Child Support Matters
Awards:
Recognized: Family Law, Practice Area: Collaborative Law: Family Law
Affiliations:
Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2018
Contact Information:
City: Baltimore, State: Maryland, Country: United States
Education:
Bar Admissions: (Details to be added)
Mrs. Scherer is dedicated to providing compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective legal representation to families navigating challenging circumstances. She possesses the strategic insight, courtroom skills, and collaborative approach necessary to achieve favorable outcomes for her clients and secure a brighter future for their families.
