Divorce is stressful. It’s even harder when a business is part of the things that need to be divided up. A company is often more than income–it may represent years of hard work, late nights, and sacrifice. In Maryland, it’s up to the courts to decide how to handle a...
Co-parents have to think about what their children need all the time. Many have specific guidelines to follow during most of the year, but the winter holidays are often the exception to those rules. The winter holidays come with a break from school, special days and...
For couples in the middle of a divorce, money is likely to be one of the biggest points of contention between them. Each may have their own ideas about what share of assets they should get, and how much spousal support or child support should be paid, where...
People preparing for divorce need to know about the process. They have to understand what the law requires if they hope to negotiate with their spouses. Typically, spouses have to work out an equitable way to divide their marital estate. Equitable distribution laws...
When it comes to child custody in Maryland, parents often wonder if their teenager's wishes are the final word. The simple answer is no, but their opinion carries significant weight, especially as they get older. Maryland law prioritizes the "best interests of the...
Life really changes for parents when they become empty nesters. They go back to living on their own, and their children move off to attend college, start careers, get married and much more. In some cases, this leads to a divorce. The couple may have been married for...
When there’s an impending divorce, it’s not unusual for spouses to look around their home and make a mental (or written) inventory of the things they want to keep. This can include furniture, artwork, exercise equipment, high-end kitchen gadgets, vacation souvenirs...
Co-parenting after a separation or divorce can be challenging, especially when one parent is dealing with mental health issues. Many people assume that a mental health diagnosis automatically disqualifies a parent from sharing custody of their children. However,...
When you're facing a custody battle in Maryland, it's easy to feel like your entire life is under a microscope. But judges don't base their decisions on who seems more frustrated or who files the most paperwork. They follow a clear legal framework that focuses on one...
Family courts take child safety seriously. When concerns about endangerment arise, it may become a central issue in custody decisions. Even if a child has not been physically harmed, the potential for serious risk can prompt the court to reconsider an individual’s...