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About
Steve Lincoln, Esq

Maryland Family Law Attorney | Divorce With a Plan

Bringing a decade of high-stakes, complex family law experience to Maryland, Steve Lincoln is a dedicated advocate who understands that navigating a divorce requires both compassionate client care and a formidable legal strategy. Prior to joining our team, Steve served as a Partner at a prominent boutique family law firm in Chicago, where he guided clients through the most complex domestic relations matters—from intricate property divisions and financial discovery to sensitive child custody and support disputes.

Whether a case is heading to trial or toward a negotiated resolution, Steve brings the legal experience and the judgment to know the difference — and to advocate either way effectively.

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“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

— Maya Angelou

 

 

About Steve

Steve Lincoln is a Maryland family law attorney based at Divorce With a Plan’s Baltimore and Rockville offices. His practice covers the full range of family law: divorce, child custody, child support, property division, alimony, and protective orders—with a particular focus on high-stakes cases and decisions that last.

What distinguishes Steve’s approach is what he does before any legal strategy takes shape: he listens. Family law cases are never purely legal problems. They involve real people, complex relationships, and decisions that affect children and financial futures for years to come. Steve takes the time to understand what his clients are actually facing before recommending a path forward.

 

Steve’s Family Law Practice Areas

Steve represents clients across the full range of family law matters in Maryland, including:

  • Divorce — contested and uncontested divorce, including cases involving complex marital estates, business interests, and high-value assets
  • Child Custody and Visitation — legal and physical custody, parenting plans, relocation disputes, and post-judgment modifications
  • Child Support — establishment, enforcement, and modification of child support orders
  • Property Division — equitable distribution of marital assets and debts, including real estate, retirement accounts, and business interests
  • Alimony and Spousal Support — negotiation and litigation of alimony, rehabilitative support, and modification after judgment
  • Protective Orders — interim and final protective orders for clients facing urgent domestic situations

Regardless of how your matter resolves — through negotiation, mediation, or courtroom litigation — Steve is prepared to represent you with the focus, preparation, and advocacy your situation demands.

 

Steve’s Approach to Family Law

Steve’s clients come to him at difficult moments. His job isn’t to make the process feel easy — it’s to make sure they are never navigating it alone, and that every decision they make is informed, strategic, and focused on the right outcome.

When you work with Steve, you can expect:

  • A strategy built around your situation. No two cases are alike. Steve takes the time to understand your priorities and builds an approach around what matters most in your specific circumstances.
  • Honest, direct communication. You’ll know where things stand, what your options are, and what to realistically expect at every stage. No overpromising, no unnecessary alarm.
  • Courtroom experience when it matters. Steve is a practiced litigator prepared to represent you in front of a judge when your case requires it —and who knows how to prepare a case that holds up under scrutiny.
  • The judgment to avoid unnecessary conflict. Not every issue in a divorce or custody case is worth a legal battle. Steve helps clients make strategic decisions about where to focus — and where to let things go.
  • A clear plan from day one. When you leave your first meeting with Steve, you’ll have a clearer picture of where you stand, what your options are, and what comes next.

Education

  • Bar Admissions: Admitted to Practice Law in Maryland & Illinois
  • J.D., DePaul University College of Law – Certificate in Family Law
  • B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland, Illinois

Memberships & Honors

2x Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2024 and 2025); 2x “Top Attorney” (2024 and 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

A family law attorney handles legal matters involving domestic relationships and families, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, property division, and protective orders. Beyond the legal mechanics, a good family law attorney helps you understand your options, make sound decisions under pressure, and protect what matters most throughout the process.

Look for someone with real courtroom experience, honest communication, and a strategy tailored to your specific circumstances — not a generic playbook. You want an attorney who will tell you the truth about your options, be realistic about outcomes, and focus on the issues that actually affect your case. A consultation is the best way to find that person.

The terms are often used interchangeably. A divorce attorney handles divorce cases specifically. A family law attorney handles divorce and a broader range of domestic legal matters — including custody, support, protective orders, and post-judgment modifications. If your situation involves any of these issues, a family law attorney is the right place to start.

Look for an attorney with direct, focused experience in Maryland family law, a communication style that works for you, and a clear strategy for your type of case. The best way to assess fit is through a consultation — where you can ask questions, share your situation, and gauge whether the attorney’s approach aligns with what you need.

A family law attorney handles legal matters involving domestic relationships and families, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, property division, and protective orders. Beyond the legal mechanics, a good family law attorney helps you understand your options, make sound decisions under pressure, and protect what matters most throughout the process.

Even when both spouses agree on the major issues, it’s strongly advisable to have an attorney review your agreement before you finalize it. Divorce agreements have lasting consequences — for property, retirement accounts, and custody arrangements. An attorney can ensure the agreement reflects your intentions and is structured to hold up after the case closes.

Maryland courts determine custody based on the best interests of the child. Judges weigh a range of factors — including each parent’s fitness, the child’s relationship with each parent, the stability of each home environment, and, depending on the child’s age and maturity, the child’s own preferences. Custody cases are highly fact-specific, and having an experienced attorney who understands how courts approach these factors is important.

Maryland is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital property — assets and debts acquired during the marriage — is divided fairly between spouses, though not necessarily equally. Courts consider several factors in determining what a fair division looks like in a given case. Understanding what qualifies as marital property versus separate property is one of the first things an experienced attorney will help you work through.

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