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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

In general, most kids are pretty similar when it comes to their basic needs, especially when it comes to their parents. When they’re little, all they want is for their parents to spend time with them. It doesn’t make any difference whether it’s during a grocery store run or while taking them on vacation. They…

Family-owned businesses can sometimes feel like another child in a marriage. Some businesses are passed down through families with the expectation that the next generation of children will take over and take care of the company, then pass it down to their own kids when the time comes. Today, it’s very possible that one party…

Kids preparing to go off to college often don’t think about financial aid forms or the litany of personal questions that come along with asking the federal government for a loan – or how to answer them. They think about their career possibilities and how to get there after graduation, where their friends will be…