Divorce invites isolation. This happens with the separation. From one home into two. From an intact marriage into two estranged spouses. From an intact family into splitting time with the children. Suddenly. This happens with …
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Divorce & Isolation – Don’t go it alone…
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Family Law Development – McGeehan v. McGeehan
On August 10, the Court of Appeals issued a new family law opinion, McGeehan v. McGeehan. The headnote for which is: “Under Section 8-201(e)(3)(iii) of the Family Law Article of the Maryland Code, which permits …
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What is Child Custody?
In Maryland, child custody has two main parts: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody involves where a child lives, when a child spends time with each parent, and any conditions. Physical custody is also …
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Resilience – A Work in Progress
Resilience is not something we have or don’t. Resilience is something we can build – at any age. This New York Times article focuses on practical tips for building resilience in middle age. “Scientists who …
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Is Mediation a Substitution for Attorney Representation?
Short answer: No. More and more, I see mediation framed as a “one-stop” solution for couples who want to resolve their family matters. However, mediation is not the same as being represented by an attorney. …
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What Will Litigation Cost?
The question asked in every initial consultation when suit has been filed or when settlement seems uncertain. And, a question clients should ask throughout the attorney-client relationship. The truthful, but dissatisfying, answer: It depends. It …
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When the Trial is Over but the Case is Not
When assessing the advantages and disadvantages of settlement versus trial, it is worth considering what happens after the trial is over. When the trial ends, the case is rarely over. In Maryland, for 30 days …
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2017 Maryland Pet Visitation Bill Crated
In Maryland divorce cases, pets acquired during the marriage are considered personal property. This means that current law entitles the court to determine ownership and nothing more. Not matters more suited to a member of …
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The Cost of Custody
Every client wants to know what their case will cost, whether an amicable settlement or highly contested litigation. You only control your side of things – choices you and your attorney make and how you …
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Maryland’s Failure to Increase the Minimum Age to Marry
Since 2016, there have been multiple failed attempts to pass legislation increasing the minimum age to marry in Maryland. The 2017 Maryland General Assembly Session was no exception. This year saw two. HB484, sought to …
