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What is a Divorce Financial Professional (and Do I Need One)?

Divorce is a legal process, but there are many other aspects to divorce as well: social, emotional, and, of course, financial. For most people, divorce financial issues are a source of great stress—whether that person is worried about having enough money to… Read More
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Navigating High Net Worth Divorce in Maryland

Even the most straightforward and amicable divorce isn’t easy for the people going through it. When there are complicating factors, as there are with most divorces, divorce becomes even more challenging. Couples going through a high net worth divorce, also called a… Read More
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What are Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents?

In almost every lawsuit, including divorces, the parties have the right to gather information from the other side in a process called “discovery.” There are many discovery tools available. The one that’s most familiar to non-lawyers is probably adeposition, where one party… Read More
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What Are Family Law Depositions?

When someone files a divorce or child custody case, they are starting a lawsuit, and lawsuits involve a process called “discovery.” Discovery is exactly what it sounds like: an opportunity for each party to the lawsuit to discover information that can help… Read More
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Divorce Counseling: Helping Couples Move Forward with Clarity and Confidence

7 Benefits of Mediation and Collaborative Divorce

Mediation and Collaborative Divorce offer many benefits over litigation or even traditional position-based negotiations. Here are seven of them: 1. Control The parties get to make their own decisions. The mediator or collaborative professionals help the parties understand their options and the… Read More
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Advantages of Divorce Mediation

We have a reputation as divorce litigators, so it might seem strange for us to be touting the advantages of divorce mediation. The truth is that we are in favor of whatever divorce process will best achieve our client’s goals in their… Read More
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What is Equitable Distribution of Property in Maryland?

The division of property in a divorce is often one of the most challenging issues to resolve, especially in a high net worth divorce. Maryland law gives guidance for determining an equitable distribution of marital property, but does not dictate a predetermined… Read More
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The Tax Implications of Alimony Payments

Divorce changes a lot of things—including your tax situation. One aspect of your divorce that can have a significant impact on your taxes is whether you make or receive alimony payments. We are often asked, “Is alimony tax deductible?” The answer, as… Read More
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How to Protect Your Business in a Divorce

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
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Service of Process in a Divorce or Custody Lawsuit

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
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