For military personnel and their spouses, not only do they have the day-to-day fears that come with the job, they also have the added challenge that if the military member does not stay in the military for 20 years, they receive no retirement benefits. Further, if the married couple was not married for 10 of those…
Read MoreIf your custody arrangement or court-order modification requires consistent co-parenting, here are six ways to make the back-and-forth schedules easier on everyone: 1. Know your triggers What triggers your anger or annoyance with the other parent? Late pick-ups? Lack of discipline in the other parent’s house? Fed up with clothes and belongings being lost or…
Read MoreI had the privilege of being a guest on Brian Kuhn’s show Your Future Your Finances on MMCTV in Montgomery County. Your Future Your Finances is a show that focuses on personal finance, personal development, and current issues facing the residents of Montgomery County and the greater MD/DC area. I enjoyed the opportunity to talk…
Read MoreClients frequently ask what’s involved in searching offshore for hidden assets. More often than not, the answer is, “it takes time and a lot more money than it’s probably worth, unless you’re looking for millions of dollars.” While not every divorce case involves millions of dollars in an offshore bank account, even an onshore search…
Read MoreProblem: Narcissists Don’t Understand Boundaries. What should you do when your ex comes to pick up the kids and screams curse words in front of your children and the neighborhood? You may be divorced, but you feel defenselessness to these outbursts. Solution: Set Your Boundaries — and stick to them. Make it clear that behavior…
Read MoreIn the Court of Appeals decision on July 11, 2016, in Santo v. Santo, the court increased a Judge’s ability to determine what legal custody arrangement is in the child’s best interest and even if the parties lack the capacity to communicate or cooperate well, a court can still order joint legal custody and are legally authorized…
Read MoreOn July 7, 2016, the Maryland Court of Appeals finally overturned Janice M. v. Margaret K., 404 Md. 661 (2008), which was a landmark case in Maryland regarding De facto parents. De Facto parents describes custody or visitation rights for adults based on their relationship with a non-biological, non-adopted child. This case laid out the factors a De…
Read MoreAll child custody matters are difficult. Especially if custody is contested and even more so if it involves a parent relocating far away from the other parent (for whatever reason). Without the appropriate advice and recommendations, one “wrong” decision will not only cost you thousands and thousands of dollars in legal fees (not only your…
Read MoreJointly owned real property is almost always where the money is in divorce cases. For this reason, it is also the biggest contention in a divorce, especially if there are minor children involved. In Maryland, the court will order the property to be sold UNLESS there are minor children involved, or if specifically requested in…
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