Family Law Blog

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”… Read More

Strickler, Platnick & Hatfield is now a proud sponsor of the Minor League Baseball team, the Frederick Keys. During the summer of 2023, Frederick Keys fans and baseball lovers alike can get an “out” with the Modern Family Law Firm. Our attorneys… Read More

One of the hardest things for many people going through a divorce is being haunted by unanswered questions. Why is this happening? Is my spouse involved with someone else? Are they hiding assets? Will my children be safe with their other parent… Read More

If you’ve just come through a divorce, it’s likely that the last thing you want is to talk to another lawyer. But divorce is a major life change that affects both your assets and the configuration of your family. Accordingly, estate planning… Read More

The subject of “what not to do in a divorce” could fill several books. Let’s face it: divorce is challenging enough without taking actions that can make it even harder. Unfortunately, it can be hard to make good decisions in the moment… Read More

Alimony in Maryland can be categorized a number of different ways. One important distinction is between alimony pendente lite, or “during the litigation,” which is support paid during the pendency of the divorce and alimony after the divorce. Alimony pendente lite is,… Read More

Marriage is more than just a legal relationship: it’s also an emotional, social, and financial one. It should come as no surprise, then, that a divorce has all of those components as well. If you are facing divorce, the financial aspects are… Read More

Most people who are looking to end their marriage seek a divorce, but occasionally we encounter a prospective client who wants an annulment. What is the difference between a divorce and an annulment, and is there an advantage to getting an annulment… Read More