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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

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