BGS Law, LLC - Bethany G. Shechtel, Esquire

BGS LAW

Empowering Clients & Building Paths Forward

Services

BGS Law serves clients in Maryland, Florida, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

We provide experienced representation in all areas of family law, education law and advocacy, mediation and alternative dispute resolution and estate planning.

We understand this may be an emotionally difficult time for you and your family. You can trust us to guide you every step of the way.

Family Law

Includes separation agreements, divorce, settlement conferences, spousal support, mediation, prenuptial agreements, adoption, alternative family planning, parenting agreements and parenting plans, and more.

Learn more about our Family Law practice at BGS Law.

Divorce

Includes separation agreements, limited and absolute divorce, mediation, settlement conferences, spousal support, mediation, parenting agreements and parenting plans, litigation, and more.

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Domestic Violence

Includes representation throughout all phases of a temporary and final protective and peace order hearings.

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Peace Orders

Includes representation throughout all phases of a temporary and final protective and peace order hearings.

Learn more about our experience handling Peace Orders and Protective orders at BGS Law.

Mediation

Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution (or “ADR”) method that is conducted by a neutral third party, called a mediator.

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Collaborative Law

In a collaborative divorce, the parties each retain an attorney and work together to create an agreement that meets the family’s needs.

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Wills, Estates, & Probate

Includes Wills and Codicils, Living Wills and Health Care Directives, Powers of Attorney, and Trusts

Learn more about our Wills, Estates, and Probate practice at BGS Law.

Special Education Law

Includes ensuring your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Section 504 accommodations are appropriate and implemented properly.

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Child Custody

Includes representation in child custody and visitation disputes, negotiating parenting agreements and shared custody parenting plans.

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Child Support

Includes negotiating child support, creating child support agreements as part of marital separation agreements, and motions for modification of child support orders.

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Guardianship

Includes petitions for guardianship, where a third party obtains the ability to make health and education decisions for a minor.

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Parent Coordination

Parent coordination is the process in which parties work with a Parenting Coordinator to identify and reduce the effects of conflict on the child(ren).

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What Our Clients Say

Amazing lawyer and law firm!!
Bethany was very thorough, she kept me updated at all times and strategically led me in all the right directions for me to gain custody of my 3 kids! She’s very aggressive, smart and tells it how it is...[Read more]

Great Lawyer
Ms. Shechtel is a passionate and intelligent individual whom is very knowledgeable in domestic matters. Trustworthy and easy to feel comfortable to work with. I would absolutely rather be on her side of the table.

Shechtel will always represent me!
Ms. Shechtel and staff are absolutely phenomenal. They always made me feel that I was the most important client. I feel they were always one step ahead to protect me and my best interest. She is very knowledgeable and precise. [Read more]

Amazing Lawyer!!!!!
One of the most amazing lawyers I have ever met. My husband and I had a very difficult crazy family court case. We thought there was no hope and it was only a month from trial, she got us an amazing settlement. She ensured we got her everything that was needed. [Read more]

Excellent!!
Bethany Shechtel is not only one of the most professional attorneys I have met, but she is also incredibly patient and understanding. I am very grateful for her dedication and continuous hard work.

Wonderful experience!
I can't begin to express how happy we were with Bethany and the overall experience we had. She was always available to speak with my husband and I regarding our case and was very patient explaining in detail any concerns or questions we had. [Read more]