Your pensions and retirement accounts may be your family’s most valuable asset. Especially if you are a renter or an older adult when your divorce is finalized, you may depend on your retirement accounts to provide for you in your old age, and to e…
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The number of people choosing to live together without going through a formal marriage is rising every year. But non-marriage alternatives like civil unions and domestic partnership are imperfect replacements for a legal marriage. Before you decide t…
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When conflict is high in a divorce or custody case, sometimes a child’s voice, and even their best interest, can get lost in the debate between parents. In cases of family violence or abuse, or when a child’s special needs require special attenti…
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When you hire a divorce attorney or family lawyer to represent you, you may be asked to pay a “retainer” before any work is done. Depending on the nature and complexity of your case, this may be several thousand dollars. Understanding what this r…
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It is often said that within a divorce there are three unique separations that must each be addressed: (1) legal separation, (2) emotional separation, and (3) financial separation. The Collaborative Divorce model, sometimes called Collaborative Law o…
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Testifying under oath can be a stressful experience. For many people, a divorce deposition is the first – sometimes only – time they will be cross examined by an attorney. That’s enough to make anyone nervous. Here are some tips for how to prep…
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Spring Break is an opportunity for many parents to connect with their kids and make lasting memories. Whether you are a long-distance parent making the most of school breaks, or a custodial parent looking to break up your everyday routine, these Spri…
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When you go to court about something as important as family, you want to know you can trust the attorney standing beside you. Choosing the best divorce lawyer for your case isn’t just a matter of reading online reviews or looking at an attorney’s…
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A parenting plan is at the center of every Maryland custody case or divorce involving children. Whether you commit to a collaborative divorce, negotiate a settlement with your co-parent, or ask the Court to resolve your custody dispute, you will need…
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When couples wait to get divorced “for the children” it sets the family up for a gray divorce, and forces their now-adult children to deal with a family divided. The impact on adult children of divorce or A.C.O.D. should not be underestimated or…
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