Millennials Are Finding Solace In Prenuptial Agreements
Prenups are often thought of as reducing marriage to a business deal where skepticism is alive and well when it comes to the reason two people have chosen to get married. In the past, most people have thought of prenuptial agreements as beginning a marriage with an unromantic omen that it will end in divorce,…
Read MoreNarcissistic Personality Disorder, and Its Effects on Your Divorce
It’s no secret that divorce is a challenging and stressful life event. However, when your spouse is narcissistic, going through a divorce can become frustrating and discouraging. Dealing with someone with narcissistic personality disorder is challenging and, often, divorces can become contentious very quickly if you are not thoroughly prepared. What is narcissistic personality disorder…
Read MoreNew Family Law Legislation Update
Despite the courts having been closed for nearly two months, state laws are still being reviewed, revised, and passed in order to continue bettering the legal system. To its credit, the Maryland legislature has been quite busy of late, to include the passing of new laws related to family court issues aimed at providing parties…
Read MoreTrying to Pay Alimony When COVID-19 Has Affected Your Income
It is supposed to happen every month like clockwork for many separated or divorced couples – alimony payments. With Coronavirus causing so much job loss across the country, it may be inevitable that you will experience a reduction in income either due to job furloughs or your employer going out of business. So what does…
Read MoreHow to Shelter in Place With Your Ex
These are certainly trying times for everyone. Life changed in an instant as did a lot of plans that had been set in motion. Suddenly everyone has found their lives in a holding pattern with moves, starting new jobs, attending school, and beginning a new life that was to follow on the heels of separating…
Read MoreSubstance Abuse Complicates Child Custody Matters
Frequently, when two parents head to court over issues related to their children, it often boils down to someone wanting more visitation, or a complete change in custody. Allegations of all sorts can begin to fly when the gloves come off, including drug and alcohol abuse. This can be a game changer when it comes…
Read MoreIt’s Never Too Soon to Meet with an Attorney If You’re Thinking of Separating from Your Spouse
Separating from your spouse can be complicated, especially if you are ready to move on, but he/she is not. One of the best decisions you can make for yourself is to seek legal counsel as soon as you can. There is no such thing as “too soon to see a divorce lawyer,” because the sooner…
Read MoreProtective Orders vs. Stay-at-Home Orders in Maryland
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic here in Maryland and across the nation, many families and couples are quarantining together in order to slow the spread of the virus. Stay-at-home orders enacted across the country aimed at protecting our citizens, however, have resulted in increased domestic violence complaints. USA Today reports that, although stay-at-home orders…
Read MoreChild Custody, Co-Parenting, and COVID-19
Sharing custody of your child can be a challenge under any circumstance. Meshing schedules together and ensuring the best interests of your kids during a national pandemic can seem almost impossible, even when you and the other parent have a strong relationship. With school and business closings, stay-at-home orders in place, and unemployment on the…
Read MoreCourt Updates for Montgomery County and Howard County
Helping divorce and family law clients in Maryland keep their cases moving forward As of this writing, Maryland courts are closed to the public. Because things change rapidly, however, we wanted you to be able to find information about Howard County and Montgomery County courts quickly and easily. The following information has been complied by…
Read MoreWhen Should I Tell My Kids about Our Separation and Divorce?
It’s probably the most difficult conversation to have outside of deciding to go ahead with a divorce. No, it’s not telling your spouse. We’re talking about breaking the news to your children. Kids thrive on routine and the comfort of having their family intact. It’s one of those basic needs they rely on for stability.…
Read MoreWhat to do if You Are A Victim of Revenge Porn in Maryland
One in 25 Americans have been a victim of a new type of invasion of sexual privacy, where photographs or videos that you intended to stay private with your partner end up on the Internet for everyone to see, after your (now) ex-partner posts the content online without your consent. Known as “revenge porn,”…
Read MoreThe Importance of Temporary Orders
A temporary order is essentially a blueprint to follow to keep everything as normal and as safe as possible while you await your divorce to become finalized. The relief that may be granted may feel unfair to one party, and can cause resentment and conflict, but the word to keep in mind is “temporary.” Court…
Read MoreThere’s a Time and Place for Annulments
Most couples who get married are planning for a lifetime together, but some can’t foresee that may not be a long time. Sometimes circumstances make staying in the marriage too difficult to bear. You’re led to a tough but quick decision between divorce or trying to force the relationship to work. Some couples actually have…
Read MoreWhy Covid-19 May Be the End of Your Marriage
It’s safe to say that things are definitely out of the ordinary these days, and nobody knows quite when things will get back to our individual versions of normal. Everywhere you look there are stressors that can create problems in your personal relationships that. People who are “stuck home” together will eventually get on each…
Read MoreEven during Shelter-in-Place, You Must Obey Court Orders Regarding Your Children
On Monday, March 30th, Governor Larry Hogan issued an official “shelter-in-place” order for the state of Maryland. Under such an order, individuals are required to stay in their homes as much as possible, avoiding person-to-person contact to help flatten the curve of the virus. The order includes exceptions, such as grocery shopping, picking up medications,…
Read MoreBest Practices to Work with Your Attorney/Legal Team Remotely
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads, people throughout Maryland are being told to work from home. Many people are being told to limit their contact with others as much as possible. Working from home and communicating from home helps ensure that people keep a safe social distance from each other, which can reduce the risk…
Read MoreOwn a Business? You Need a Pre-nup or Post-nup
When people hear the words “prenup” or “postnup” they often jump to the idea of planning for, or staving off, a nasty divorce, and that one of the parties is only sticking around in hopes of collecting a windfall from winning his or her spouse’s money in a settlement. The truth of the matter is…
Read MoreProblems Created by Separation or Divorce When Your Spouse Is Your Visa Sponsor
With technology and the amount of international traveling that so many people are now able to do, the world is much smaller than it used to be. People travel to other countries for work, school, or extended vacations. Citizens from other countries also come to the United States for the same reasons. Starting a relationship…
Read MoreHow Your Divorce May Impact Your Military Benefits
When the average couple gets divorced, dividing assets and personal property becomes complicated. When a military marriage is ending, it’s even more so because you now have to factor the federal government into your property distribution and settlement. Asset division isn’t your only consideration, however. Getting married while you or your spouse is in the…
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