How parental alienation can harm your children
Protecting your children can be hard when you and their other parent don’t get along. While seeking a custody modification may be necessary to shield them from exposure to issues like parental substance abuse and domestic violence, your children’s other parent might...
Dealing with a home in your divorce
Heading into your divorce, you’re going to need a strong strategy for addressing the property division process that awaits you. Don’t be like others who put forth a lackluster effort feeling like they can negotiate on the fly. Taking this path is almost guaranteed to...
Practicing self-care during and after your divorce
Divorce takes a toll in every way; financially, emotionally, mentally and professionally. It is one of the most challenging times in an individual’s life. Usually, people are so focused on getting through the divorce process, the legal aspect, finances and their...
What are the two types of divorce in Maryland?
One type of divorce in Maryland is absolute divorce, which is how most states view divorce. It is the legal end to a marriage. Both parties are free to remarry and live separate lives after the divorce proceeding. However, unlike most states, Maryland also has what is...
Can an adulterous spouse be denied alimony in Maryland?
If a person’s spouse cheated on them, it is easy to see why they can no longer emotionally stand to stay married. They may see themselves as a victim. Because the adulterous spouse violated their marital vows and brought about the end of the marriage, does this mean...
Working out child custody in Maryland
You may have been married happily for a long time and your family consists of you and your spouse and a child whom you share. However, perhaps, somewhere in time the marriage was no longer a source of joy for you and the rest of your family. The only way to make...
Seeking a custody modification due to parental substance abuse
Navigating a child custody dispute can be heart-wrenching. As you and your child’s other parent fight over what you believe is best for your kid, the child is often caught in the middle, often wanting to spend time with both parents. While that’s understandable, that...
Understanding prenuptial agreements
If you are getting married, you may be excited, nervous and happy. You may have a million things on your mind, from the details of your upcoming wedding and honeymoon to your long-term future plans. The last thing you want to think about is the possibility that one...
Guiding you and your children through a mediated divorce
When married couples decide to start a family, they often imagine their future including all the childhood milestones, family vacations and holidays spent together as a family unit. Thus, when parents decide to divorce, it can be challenging to think about these life...
Same-sex divorce has unique issues
Legal recognition of same-sex marriage was overdue when the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in 2015. Even though divorce laws apply to all married couples, same-sex couples should be aware of certain matters if they ever face divorce. Before...