Family Law Blog

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

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More