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It’s the conversation no parent wants to have, but many parents must: talking to kids about divorce. There is nothing we can do to make this conversation a happy one, but as divorce attorneys who have been practicing for decades, we know… Read More

Let’s face it: no one is at their best during divorce. At a minimum, everyone going through divorce is going through loss, even if they were the person who decided to end the marriage. Divorce represents the loss of a dream for… Read More

Everyone knows that one aspect of a divorce is dividing marital property, known in Maryland as the equitable distribution of property. The fundamental rule is that all property acquired by either spouse during the marriage (with narrow exceptions) is considered “marital property.”… Read More

Allegations of domestic violence have a profound impact on the person making them, the accused, and others in the household–including children. These allegations sometimes arise in the context of a separation, divorce, or child custody matter. Someone who has been threatened with,… Read More

There are many things about divorce that are difficult, but starting the process shouldn’t be one of them. In order for the legal action to proceed, you need to be able to prove to the court that you have properly notified your… Read More

Moonlight glints off the freshly fallen snow on Christmas Eve. Lights twinkle on the tree. On New Year’s Eve, champagne sparkles in crystal glasses. There’s one more thing that glints, twinkles, and sparkles this time of year: engagement rings. Christmas and New… Read More

Everyone knows that divorce involves dividing up marital property. Unfortunately, many people are confused about exactly how that takes place. Is property divided exactly equally? Unequally? How is it decided who gets which assets? Is there any property that is exempt from… Read More

If you are divorcing with minor children, or have never been married to your child’s other parent, child custody is probably on your mind. But what does it mean when we talk about child custody, and what are the types of child… Read More