Limited Scope Representation allows a client to hire an attorney to do some, but not all work, in the case. Limited Scope...
Month: November 2017
Limited Scope Representation – Is this the Right Choice for You?
Limited Scope Representation allows a client to hire an attorney to do some, but not all work, in the case. This is a combination of...
Holiday Co-Parenting
Parents divorce; children don't divorce their parents. When it comes to holidays, co-parenting goes beyond keeping to the...
Marrying Minors – More than Meets the Eye
Legal Background: Currently, Maryland Family Law Article §2-301 allows minors to marry under the following circumstances: A 16 or 17 year...
Separation & Holidays
Transitioning from an intact to a separated family poses many challenges. For the parents. And for their children. Holidays...
Attorney as Neutral – Is it time to update Maryland’s rule about attorney mediators drafting settlement agreements?
I recently had the pleasure of attending a seminar about Wisconsin's update to its rules of practice for attorneys, allowing attorney...
Is Guardianship the Same as Custody?
Short answer: No. In Maryland, there are two types of guardianship: Guardianship of the Person; and, Guardianship of the Property. A...
Maryland Child Custody – The Child’s Voice: Weight of the Child’s Preference
A child's preference is a relevant factor for the court to consider when deciding a custody arrangement (schedule and...