A civil protection order (sometimes referred to as a civil protective order or “CPO”) is a legal order that prevents one person from harming, threatening, harassing, stalking, or even contacting another person. You can get a CPO against someone if you have… Read More

Your divorce judgment, the one signed by the judge in your case, is what makes your divorce final. But in some cases, even that final judgment sometimes is not truly the last word in your divorce. You, or your ex-spouse, may decide… Read More

Nothing about divorce is easy. But for many people, one of the most unsettling aspects of divorce is the prospect of going to court. The courtroom environment can be unfamiliar and intimidating, and the idea of having your future in the hands… Read More

Child custody is one of the most contentious issues that can arise during a divorce. Parents have strong opinions on what is best for their children, and often while going through a divorce, those opinions are opposed to one another. Accordingly, it… Read More

The word “narcissist” gets thrown around a lot, especially in divorce. People often describe their spouses as narcissistic if they are acting selfish or self-centered. Certainly, such traits are components of narcissism, but being a narcissist requires much more than selfishness. Clinical… Read More

In our last blog post about pendente lite hearings in Maryland, we talked about the process of determining how interim issues, such as child custody, child support, and alimony, are handled by the Maryland courts pending the final resolution of a divorce.… Read More

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