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Our mental images of ideal holidays tend to be of happy family gatherings. Iconic paintings and TV movies show families gathered around feast-laden tables; songs remind us that “there’s no place like home for the holidays.” But for many people, those picture-perfect… Read More

The law—including family law— is always evolving, but often the changes are narrow and gradual. However, effective October 1, 2023, there will be some sweeping changes to Maryland divorce laws that are likely to impact almost every Maryland resident who seeks to… Read More

Alimony, also known as spousal support, is an area of family law that can be especially confusing for people going through a divorce. We receive many questions about alimony, and the reason is unsurprising: alimony can have a significant financial impact on… Read More

Divorce is a legal matter, but it is also a financial one. There are many financial aspects to divorce, including the amount of child support, whether one party should pay alimony to the other, and whether one party should be responsible for… Read More

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