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Look through our articles section for insights into the legal process, dispute resolution options, developments in family law, and practical guidance about preparing for divorce or a family law dispute.
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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Some people realize suddenly, in a blinding moment of clarity, that they need a divorce. Most people come to the realization more slowly, often after doing everything possible to make the marriage work. Still others are blindsided when their spouse announces the…
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Few things are more unnerving than being served with a lawsuit — especially when that lawsuit is a divorce initiated by your spouse. The moment the papers are placed into your hand, and you realize what these papers are, you may have…
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Most people know that the court divides marital assets in a divorce, but they often don’t consider what that actually means. Simply put, a court can only divide what is presented before it. If one spouse successfully hides assets from discovery during…
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When people think of domestic violence within a marriage or interpersonal relationship, they tend to have a fairly specific image in mind. That image is often of a younger man, poorly educated and perhaps low-income, physically assaulting a woman. That is certainly…
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Maryland mental health laws, until recently, made parents responsible for the care and support of their children, including making decisions regarding their health care. In most cases, that responsibility continues until a child becomes a legal adult at eighteen (or until a…
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