Separating from your spouse and going through a divorce can be a daunting process. Not only are there strong emotions to work through, but there are often complex legal issues to sort out, including how to divide marital property, whether or not alimony will be an issue in your case, how to decide child custody and child support issues, and other issues that often arise in a Washington DC divorce.
Getting a Washington DC divorce lawyer familiar with navigating these issues is crucial to getting the outcome you desire. Sheraz Barkat is an experienced and recognized Washington DC divorce attorney who can help by explaining the Divorce law in Washington DC, your options, and what to expect when going through a divorce in DC.
Getting a Washington DC divorce lawyer familiar with navigating these issues is crucial to getting the outcome you desire. Sheraz Barkat is an experienced and recognized Washington DC divorce attorney who can help by explaining the Divorce law in Washington DC, your options, and what to expect when going through a divorce in DC.
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Helping families resolve difficult life issues is the mainstay of work provided at the Barkat Law Firm, in Washington, D.C. People in relationships often have disputes that may escalate, causing extreme stress, emotional turmoil and financial difficulties. Attorney Sheraz Barkat helps his clients develop creative and productive solutions.
Divorce Representation for Government and Federal Employees: Dividing assets remains a complicated prospect among divorcing government and federal employees in Washington DC. The matter gets further complicated when you take into account the different federal benefits systems. These systems include the FERS (Federal Employee Retirement System) and the CSRS (Civil Service Retirement System).
High net worth divorce in Washington, DC can involve complex considerations that are not involved in other cases. These considerations include items such as property valuations, alimony, and high-income child support. Courts in DC divorce cases consider property acquired during the marriage as marital property subject to equitable distribution, so it is imperative that property is valued correctly.
A Civil Protective Order (CPO) is an Order issued by a court in Washington, DC restricting one individual from interacting with another individual. A typical CPO restricts contact, communication, harassment, assault, threatening, and stalking. More recently CPO's have also been used to address online and/or cyber issues.
The use of prenuptial agreements is an important tool to protect you and your fianc from the uncertainties that arise in a divorce case if you separate or divorce in the future. It is much easier to negotiate the contents of the marital agreement prior to a marriage, then it is to negotiate the financial terms of a divorce particularly if the relationship has ended in acrimony.
Reviews (10)
Victoria Morse
Dec 19, 2021
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Sheraz helped me to prepare my divorce papers and file them. During our initial call, he walked me through the entire process and options for his involvement and answered all of my questions. Once I had hired him he was extremely responsive and made the divorce process as easy and smooth as possible for me and my husband. I can't recommend him enough. Thank you, Sheraz!
Sean Douglas
Sep 19, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I had a great experience using Barkat Law. Sheraz was extremely helpful and attentive. He was always available to answer questions, gave frequent progress reports, etc... and makes you feel like his most important client. Barkat Law will definitely get my business again in the future.
I had a great experience using Barkat Law. Sheraz was extremely helpful and attentive. He was always available to answer questions, gave frequent progress reports, etc... and makes you feel like his most important client. Barkat Law will definitely get my business again in the future.
Gang L.
Apr 30, 2021
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Grace Chew
Jan 10, 2021
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I worked with Sheraz over the last two years. Sheraz shows leadership courage, and willingness to venture out of the known. He also has a lot of perseverance and never gave up on my case. That is really what makes him GREAT.
He took on my challenging case that was international (Colombia vs USA). He never gave up on me even when the case was extremely hard to deal with. He is the kind of lawyer who will try to settle fairly, if not, he uses his logic and experience to think and takes the emotion out of the case to deal with the matters. He also thinks practically (e.g. what if worth fighting for
He took on my challenging case that was international (Colombia vs USA). He never gave up on me even when the case was extremely hard to deal with. He is the kind of lawyer who will try to settle fairly, if not, he uses his logic and experience to think and takes the emotion out of the case to deal with the matters. He also thinks practically (e.g. what if worth fighting for
Katie Strausbaugh
Dec 24, 2020
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After struggling to work my way through filing for a divorce on my own for quite some time, I reached out to Barkat Law Firm and received a response immediately. Mr. Barkat got all of the needed information to me the same day and explained the process so I was aware of every detail. My case was filed within an week and the whole process will be resolved within 3 weeks from the time I initially spoke Mr. Barkat. I only wish I had reached out sooner and saved myself a lot of headache! The price is more than reasonable for the convenience and peace of mind in knowing the process is being completed
Evan Davis
Nov 18, 2020
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Candice Haynes
Aug 31, 2020
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I had to hire attorney Sheraz Barkat and I am beyond satisfied! He was extremely professional, responsive and explained everything that was not clear me. I shared his contact information with all my friends and family members!!!
If you are in need of a lawyer I can guarantee you will not be disappointed with Barkat Law Firm!!!!
If you are in need of a lawyer I can guarantee you will not be disappointed with Barkat Law Firm!!!!
Y. L.
Jan 03, 2020
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Tom O'Connor
Jul 14, 2019
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Sheraz is a consummate professional and listens to every single need that you have. He has a tremendous ability to explain all the pros and cons of decisions in a professional manner, and to not push you to make any decisions until you are absolutely ready. He is very flexible and works around your schedule, and also is incredibly responsive. He is very transparent with his billing and makes the payment aspect as painless as possible. Highly recommend.
Gina TerryCARVANA
Jan 27, 2018
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Mr. Barkat was the definition of professionalism. He was always well-prepared for each meeting and court appearance. Mr. Barkat was familiar with the the intricacies and players involved during court appearances and was very thorough in preparing me for all outcomes and situations.
I highly recommend him for all family law concerns. Even during our first consultation, he was extremely helpful to me about my options and never once did I feel pressured to proceed down a legal representation path. He was honest with me at all times.
Mr. Barkat is the best attorney interaction I have ever experienced
I highly recommend him for all family law concerns. Even during our first consultation, he was extremely helpful to me about my options and never once did I feel pressured to proceed down a legal representation path. He was honest with me at all times.
Mr. Barkat is the best attorney interaction I have ever experienced
