
Child Support Matters in Centreville
Maryland’s child support guidelines establish baseline financial obligations based on parental income, healthcare expenses, childcare costs, and custody arrangements. Our Centreville family lawyers ensure these calculations fairly reflect your family’s circumstances.
Whether you’re pursuing support payments or responding to support requests, we clarify your rights and responsibilities under Maryland law. Our attorneys also handle support enforcement proceedings and modification requests when financial situations evolve.
Same-Sex Divorce in Centreville
LGBTQ+ couples encounter distinct challenges during divorce, particularly regarding property rights and parental relationships. Our Centreville family lawyers provide knowledgeable, respectful representation addressing these specialized concerns.
We help resolve issues surrounding assets acquired before legal recognition of same-sex marriage, navigate adoption and parental rights questions, and ensure equitable treatment throughout proceedings. Our firm remains committed to serving all Centreville families with dignity and dedication.

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Centreville Family Law Insights
Our familiarity with Queen Anne’s County family court operations provides significant advantages for Centreville clients. The courthouse’s central location in historic Centreville makes proceedings convenient for local residents, and our attorneys’ relationships with court personnel facilitate smooth case management.
Though based in Annapolis, we maintain a strong Eastern Shore presence, regularly representing Centreville clients and surrounding communities. We connect clients with valuable local resources, including therapists, financial advisors, and support groups that ease family transitions.
Centreville’s distinctive character—with its historic courthouse, charming downtown, and strong community bonds—creates a special environment for families. Our custody and parenting plans often incorporate local considerations, preserving children’s connections to Centreville schools, activities, and community traditions.
CYNTHIA HAWKINS CLARK

Cynthia H. Clark opened Cynthia H. Clark & Associates, LLC in 2018. Prior to starting her own firm, she was a partner at Peters & Clark, P.A. With more than 20 years of legal practice both in law firms and corporate firms throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia, Ms. Clark offers valuable insight and competent counsel to her clients.
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COURTENAY B. SPERRY

Courtenay B. Sperry joined the Law Offices of Paula J. Peters in June 2014, after seven years of family law and general civil practice throughout the state of Maryland. As an attorney with Cynthia H. Clark & Associates, LLC, she continues to assist clients throughout Maryland.