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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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