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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.
For married parents who are divorcing, or unmarried parents who don’t share a household, arriving at a custody arrangement for their children is often challenging. Parents who have been living with their child full-time worry about becoming merely a “visitor” in their…
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Our mental images of ideal holidays tend to be of happy family gatherings. Iconic paintings and TV movies show families gathered around feast-laden tables; songs remind us that “there’s no place like home for the holidays.” But for many people, those picture-perfect…
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If you are contemplating a child custody matter in the District of Columbia, understanding child custody factors in D.C. is essential to navigating the legal process. In custody, as with other family law matters, you and your co–parent are generally free to…
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Custody is one of the most emotionally and legally difficult issues to resolve in a divorce or breakup, even an amicable one. When custody is contested, the process is even more challenging for everyone involved—especially the children. We are often asked how…
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The law—including family law— is always evolving, but often the changes are narrow and gradual. However, effective October 1, 2023, there will be some sweeping changes to Maryland divorce laws that are likely to impact almost every Maryland resident who seeks to…
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Almost everyone knows what a prenuptial agreement is, but relatively few people actually have one or have looked into getting one. Those who do have prenuptial agreements tend not to talk about them publicly. Accordingly, many of the ideas floating around about…
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Alimony, also known as spousal support, is an area of family law that can be especially confusing for people going through a divorce. We receive many questions about alimony, and the reason is unsurprising: alimony can have a significant financial impact on…
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Divorce is a legal matter, but it is also a financial one. There are many financial aspects to divorce, including the amount of child support, whether one party should pay alimony to the other, and whether one party should be responsible for…
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In Maryland, both of a child’s natural parents are presumed to be their natural custodians. When parents separate, divorce, or have never been married, it may be necessary for a Maryland court to decide how and when each parent spends time with…
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Just about everyone understands what it means to be married or divorced, but there tends to be confusion around the term “separation,” especially since the definition varies from state to state. In Maryland, there is no such thing as a “legal separation”…
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