Get the Support You Deserve

If you are in the throes of family drama, you need a strong lawyer. You know what you don’t need? A stuffy lawyer. Emily counsels and advocates for clients that are dealing with divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property distribution, retirements, or domestic violence. She is a fierce advocate with a gentle bedside manner and a healthy dose of irreverent humor.

Get the Support You Deserve

If you are in the throes of family drama, you need a strong lawyer. You know what you don’t need? A stuffy lawyer. Emily counsels and advocates for clients that are dealing with divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property distribution, retirements, or domestic violence. She is a fierce advocate with a gentle bedside manner and a healthy dose of irreverent humor.

Navigating family law challenges with confidence

Lawyer Emily Shank is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and support to individuals facing challenging family law issues. Through her counsel and advocacy, she helps her clients navigate through divorce, custody disputes, child support matters, alimony negotiations, property distribution concerns, retirements, and cases involving domestic violence. Emily’s experience and commitment to her clients’ well-being make her an invaluable resource for those seeking legal assistance in these areas.

Divorce

Divorce can feel overwhelming, and rightfully so. There are many factors to be taken into consideration when seeking a divorce. Make sure you have an attorney who can provide appropriate guidance on property distribution, alimony, monetary award, custody, and child support.

Court Appointed Child’s Attorney

Emily is specially trained to serve as a Court Appointed Child Attorney and has been appointed in Carroll County and Baltimore County as a Child’s Privilege Attorney, and Best Interest Attorney. She has also served privately (not appointed by the Court) as a Child Advocate.

Custody and Child Support

Custody and support go hand-in-hand. Even after a divorce (or outside of divorce for parents that were never married), custody can be considered by the courts. Whenever custody is considered, so is child support. Emily helps clients understand the factors a Court will consider in deciding custody and how the Court will calculate child support pursuant to Maryland Guidelines.

Mediation

Emily is a certified mediator and works with the Carroll County Circuit Court as a Settlement Officer. She is also available for private mediations between parties (with or without counsel) who are looking to avoid the trauma and expense of litigation.

Navigating family law challenges with confidence

Lawyer Emily Shank is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and support to individuals facing challenging family law issues. Through her counsel and advocacy, she helps her clients navigate through divorce, custody disputes, child support matters, alimony negotiations, property distribution concerns, retirements, and cases involving domestic violence. Emily’s experience and commitment to her clients’ well-being make her an invaluable resource for those seeking legal assistance in these areas.

  • Divorce

    Divorce can feel overwhelming, and rightfully so. There are many factors to be taken into consideration when seeking a divorce. Make sure you have an attorney who can provide appropriate guidance on property distribution, alimony, monetary award, custody, and child support.

  • Custody and Child Support

    Custody and support go hand-in-hand. Even after a divorce (or outside of divorce for parents that were never married), custody can be considered by the courts. Whenever custody is considered, so is child support. Emily helps clients understand the factors a Court will consider in deciding custody and how the Court will calculate child support pursuant to Maryland Guidelines.

  • Court Appointed Child’s Attorney

    Emily is specially trained to serve as a Court Appointed Child Attorney and has been appointed in Carroll County and Baltimore County as a Child’s Privilege Attorney, and Best Interest Attorney. She has also served privately (not appointed by the Court) as a Child Advocate.

  • Mediation

    Emily is a certified mediator and works with the Carroll County Circuit Court as a Settlement Officer. She is also available for private mediations between parties (with or without counsel) who are looking to avoid the trauma and expense of litigation.

Take control of your family’s future.

Contact Emily Shank today and let her experienced guidance pave the way to a brighter tomorrow.

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Take control of your family’s future.

Contact Emily Shank today and let her experienced guidance pave the way to a brighter tomorrow.

Name(Required)
Please let me know what's on your mind. Have a question? Ask away.

Meet Emily Shank

Meet Emily Shank

Emily is a family law attorney experienced in a wide scope of matters and has been recognized by the Daily Records for their Leading Women Award (2019), Carroll County’s Family Law Clinic Volunteer of the Year (2019), served on the Court of Appeals Standing Committee for Pro Bono Services (2021-2022), and has been recognized by Maryland Super Lawyers for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Meet Emily Shank

Emily is a family law attorney experienced in a wide scope of matters and has been recognized by the Daily Records for their Leading Women Award (2019), Carroll County’s Family Law Clinic Volunteer of the Year (2019), served on the Court of Appeals Standing Committee for Pro Bono Services (2021-2022), and has been recognized by Maryland Super Lawyers for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

What Clients Are Saying About Emily Shank

“Emily Shank is an amazing attorney that will fight every step of the way for her client. She really listens to your concerns and explains exactly what’s going on so that you understand the process as it’s occurring! I am so thankful that I found her! She made me feel like I had someone in my corner who was going to do what was in my best interest, I trusted her to never steer me wrong or to tell me to do anything I was uncomfortable with just to shorten my case! She is awesome! Thank you so much Emily!” -J.B.

“I have hired a few attorneys for my daughter, before Emily. Without putting out to much details about our personal life, No one treated my daughter the with the kindness and concern that Emily did. We are very thankful to have found her. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. At last the fight is over and my daughter is where she belongs. I can’t thank you enough Emily.” -C.B.

“Emily has been my lawyer for several years and has handled various issues that have arisen from my divorce. She is always courteous, professional and extremely competent. In a recent matter that I had to take to court, it was Emily’s extensive preparation and knowledge of the law that convinced the opposing side to concede before we even went before the judge. Emily is a compassionate person who always puts my mind at ease when I call with questions and concerns. However, she doesn’t allow emotion to get in the way of making clear and reasonable decisions that result in the best outcome for everyone involved.” -K.M.

“Emily was able to make this whole process less painful. I felt well-informed each step of the way. It was clearly communicated what was expected of me and what my choices were as we moved through the process. I truly felt like she had my back.” -S.B.

“Emily is fantastic. She is efficient, helpful, and responsive. Highly recommend!” -C.M.

“Emily is great, this is actually the 2nd time I have used her, Was referred to her originally as my previous attorney heads towards retirement. Both times a positive outcome. The first time she was not out on her own yet, now she is. She has a lot of charm and Integrity. I can be a pain of a client and she was still wonderful to work with. To all that read she is excellent to work with and does an amazing job. Do yourself a favor and choose her to work with.” -R.S.