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Experienced. Compassionate. Dedicated.

Recognized as the Leading Family Law Attorney in Maryland. Our team has 50 years of combined experience fighting for individuals facing some of the most difficult situations in their lives. We’re ready to help today.
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Annapolis Divorce Attorneys

When you are going through a family law matter, we know that you may be facing one of the most emotionally and economically trying times of your life. Rice Law offers clients legal advocates who will fight for you when you feel like you cannot fight for yourself. Our Annapolis family law lawyers will work hard to settle your case, but if it goes to trial, we will go nine rounds for you. With our divorce legal team, you have strong advocates who you can trust.

Facing these matters can be emotional and not always rational. Being ingrained in the fight, however, can cause you to lose sight of what is most important: your children. We talk to you about the effects of a contentious divorce on your children, providing examples from our own personal experiences and using our in-depth knowledge of the law. We care about our clients and we care about their relationship with their children. It shows in everything we do.

Advocating for Your Best Interests

Our Annapolis divorce attorneys will take the time to educate you on the law and explain likely outcomes based on your situation. We are firm and direct while being empathetic and understanding. Our Annapolis divorce lawyers want to give you confidence that we will fight fiercely but fairly. Our goal is to solve problems and not create new ones so you feel better and more confident. Our role is not only to get you the best results for your divorce case, but to also give you the confidence and tools you need to move forward.

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Well-Known & Recognized in the Legal Community of Annapolis, Maryland

The family law attorneys at Rice Law are well-known and well-respected in Annapolis and surrounding counties.  We have over 45 years of combined litigation experience in divorce and custody cases. We collaborate with one another to ensure a personalized strategic approach that is best for your case and for your family.  We are tenacious advocates and exceptionally dedicated to our clients, and our work ethic is unmatched. Our attorneys have the experience and knowledge to handle the most complex cases, and we will confidently guide you through this most difficult process.

While we mainly practice family law in Annapolis, Maryland, our attorneys are very well known and respected in Howard County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Harford County, Calvert County, Queen Anne’s County, and most of the Eastern Shore.

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Areas of Practice

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  • I am forever thankful

    I was thankful to have the Rice team on my side. This was a road I did not want to walk but Stacey helped me walk it and always kept my best interest…

    Rebekah
  • Efficient, accessible, supportive…excellent service!!!

    I hired Samantha to pursue a custody and child support adjustment case (about 5 years after divorce), due to my ex not wanting to agree amicably or via neutral mediation. After explaining my…

    Enrique
  • great attorney!

    Samantha was a fantastic attorney. She was prompt, followed up regularly and proactively with status updates, and made time to answer questions for me. She was also very professional and prepared when we…

    Anonymous
  • Divorce and Custody Case

    Samantha guided me through multiples steps in the long year of waiting period under Maryland law. She also found ways to make the process and discovery of documents and preparation easier and more…

    Jessica
  • Family law at its best!

    Samantha is one of the hardest working attorneys you will find. She has assisted me personally and a number of friends/family that I have referred to her over the years. She is an…

    Seth
  • Thank you

    I can’t be more thankful for all of you. I am almost 70 years old and was married for close to 40 years. Your firm was very compassionate, very helpful. I had no…

    Anonymous
  • Battle Buddy

    Aside from my x-husband’s manic mood swings, Samantha’s guidance was the only other reliable thing I could count on in the coldest and darkest chapter of my life. I wouldn’t wish divorce on…

    Karmon
  • Solid Divorce Lawyer

    Mr. Volke provided sound legal advice throughout the two years it took to accomplish my divorce. Despite obstacles, he tirelessly addressed each issue after reviewing and researching to ensure a positive outcome. My…

    Casey
  • Highly Recommended

    Nathan is an extremely knowledgeable and compassionate attorney. He guided me through the long process of separation and divorce with great attention to all the small details. Perhaps, most importantly, he was very…

    Debbie
  • 3rd Party Cusody Case

    Mr. Volke represented me in a 3rd party custody case. Mr. Volke took the time to listen to my situation and suggested different options. He made me aware of the pros and cons…

    Anonymous
  • Child Custody Case Involving Leaving the State

    Nathan did an amazing and tremendously awesome job on our case! It was a very difficult and emotional case but he was able to tell us the facts and keep us grounded in…

    Lauren
  • Amazing! Great outcome in custody case.

    Nathan Volke represented me in a custody/access case, change of name, as well as other civil cases throughout the process. He took the time to truly understand my situation, help me through a…

    Anonymous
  • I feel at ease with her representation.

    We chose Stacey Rice and her team because when I consulted with her she immediately took control and gave me straight forward, honest answers. She is well known for rocking a courtroom in…

    Jamie A. Howarth