Nyasha A. West

West Law Firm is a boutique law firm founded by Attorney Nyasha West. For more than a decade, Ms. West has represented consumers in bankruptcy and loss mitigation matters. In 2018, West Law Firm expanded to include Divorce Law, Insurance Law and Personal Injury.

West Law Firm is focused on providing excellent legal service to residents of Maryland in order to ensure they are not taken advantage of by insurance companies. It is our goal to treat all clients as though their matter is the only one what matters. To that end, at West Law Firm, clients are treated as people and not as files. Attorneys, and not paralegals, work on our client's matters.

Howard University School of Law

J.D. (2005) | Law

2002 - 2005

Howard University

B.B.A. (1997) | Marketing

1993 - 1997

Managing Partner

West Law Firm, LLC

2009 - Current

Reclaiming Your Financial Life: Eliminate Overwhelming Debt Through Bankruptcy

December, 2018

Women Business Owners: Get Legal, Stay Legal

January 17, 2019

Woman Behind The Business

Alliance of Black Women Attorneys

Member

Current

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Current

State Bar of Maryland  # 17565

Member

2006 - Current

Maryland

Since 2008

D.C. Circuit

Since 2009

• Free Consultation
  15 minute free consultation.
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees

Q. When filing for separation does the other party have to moved. There are no children between the two.

January 9, 2019

A: Unlike an Absolute Divorce on the ground of Voluntary Separation, when parties seek to divorce on the ground of Mutual Consent, there is no requirement that they live separate and apart prior to seeking to dissolve the marriage.

In Maryland, a divorce may be granted on the ground of Mutual Consent so long as the following conditions are met:

1. The parties have a signed settlement agreement that resolves property issues, alimony and issues related to dependent or minor children

2. Neither party seeks to set aside the settlement agreement prior to the divorce hearing

3. The parties attach a completed child support guidelines worksheet to the settlement agreement if it includes provisions for the payment of child support

4. The court is satisfied that the settlement agreement is in the best interests of the minor or dependent children, if any ... Read More

Q. My bf's ex is filing for child support and he is 17, can she receive cs for all those 17 years even tho they were marrie

December 12, 2018

A: In Maryland, child support ends when the child reaches 18 years of age. The Court may enter an Order that includes arrears back to the date of filing, not the date of separation. Your boyfriend will be required to pay those arrears in full, even after the child turns 18.

Q. Hello , I live abroad and im planning to start a business. Do you also help people outside of the US ?

December 3, 2018

A: You need not be a US citizen to register a trademark with the USPTO.

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