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No one likes to communicate bad news, especially if it is surprising (but even when it’s not). Telling your spouse you want a divorce ranks up there as some of the most difficult news to break: it’s big, it’s life-changing, and it… Read More

When you hear the phrase “divorce professionals,” you probably think of divorce attorneys. That makes sense, since the great majority of professionals who help people with divorce are lawyers. But while divorce is a legal process, it has many other aspects as… Read More

One of the primary concerns of many parents going through a divorce is how the divorce may affect and impact their child or children. Even more concerning for parents is how, and whether, the parents will be able to work together during… Read More

“Parental alienation” is a phrase that many people use without fully understanding its meaning. Sometimes one parent will accuse the other parent of alienation for saying something critical in front of their child. While that may not be good co-parenting behavior, it… Read More

It’s stressful when family problems require legal solutions. When you are facing divorce, child custody issues, or other family law disputes, it is often difficult to resolve areas of disagreement without professional help. The question then becomes what kind of help to… Read More

If you were headed out on a road trip to somewhere unfamiliar, you wouldn’t hesitate to use your GPS. If you started experiencing a sharp, unfamiliar pain, you would naturally contact your doctor. And if you wanted to learn a new skill,… Read More

Both active-duty military members and their spouses perform an invaluable service to this country. But that service often puts a great strain on a marriage. As a result, the divorce rate is higher for couples when one spouse serves in the military… Read More

It is widely understood that a divorcing couple must divide up their marital assets. In Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, that division is made according to the principles of equitable distribution. Under equitable distribution, all assets acquired by either spouse… Read More