Maryland Mutual Consent Divorce - What is Meant by No Minor Children in Common?

In 2015, the Maryland General Assembly added “Mutual Consent” as a ground for absolute divorce. Mutual Consent requires that: (i) the parties do not have any minor children in common; (ii) the parties execute and submit to the court a wri… Read More
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Maryland Child Custody - What ARE the Best Interests of the Child?

When it comes to where a child of separated parents lives, the child’s schedule for spending time with each parent, and decision-making about a child, the guiding principle is the child’s best interests. In settlement, this means the pare… Read More
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Musings on Stopping Negative Self-Talk

Negative self-talk is that cycle of criticizing yourself. It’s your own words used against you. By you. In your head. And, becomes part of you. Negative self-talk is a vicious cycle. It starts with self-doubt. A negative experience triggers sel… Read More
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