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Child custody cases in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia are decided based on the best interest of the child. The factors on which a court evaluates a child’s best interest may vary somewhat from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. However, allegations of abuse… Read More

When parents no longer live together, joint physical custody is often the best arrangement for parenting. Joint physical custody means that the children have a home with each parent, and that neither parent is just a “visitor” in their children’s lives. But… Read More

If you are a business owner, the best time to protect your business from divorce is before you are married. The second best time is now. Whether you are a shareholder in a closely held corporation, a member of a limited liability… Read More

One of the very first things that new law students are taught is that a court cannot assert personal jurisdiction over a defendant unless that person has been given proper notice of the lawsuit through “service of process.” In layman’s terms, that… Read More

When you are married to your child’s other parent, claiming a child on taxes is a relatively straightforward matter. After divorce, that changes, as parents file taxes separately. Who can claim a child on taxes after a divorce? What happens if both… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More