When most people think about hiring a professional for their divorce, they think about retaining a lawyer. While most people should be represented by an attorney in their divorce, an attorney may not be the only professional needed to achieve the best… Read More

Whether you’re thinking about filing for divorce, or your spouse has already served you with divorce papers, at some point you may wonder: how much does divorce cost? Looking up the average cost of divorce isn’t going to help you much, since… Read More

Divorce and custody matters don’t simply have a “before” and “after.” These legal processes take time. Before a divorce or breakup, couples manage their finances and time with their children together. Afterwards, a divorce decree or final child custody determination set the… Read More

Marriage isn’t just a legal relationship: it’s a social, emotional, and financial one. Accordingly, divorce naturally involves those elements as well. Equitable distribution of property deals with the allocation of marital assets in divorce. In Maryland, spouses are to divide marital property… Read More

It’s the conversation no parent wants to have, but many parents must: talking to kids about divorce. There is nothing we can do to make this conversation a happy one, but as divorce attorneys who have been practicing for decades, we know… Read More

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,… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More