Here are a few reasons why a family law attorney may ultimately decide to NOT take your case: 1. Not Putting the Best Interest of The Child First No decent lawyer will participate in representation that is focused on a result that is obviously not in a child’s best interest. For example: a mother who…
Read MoreTypically, when someone comes to my office it is because they have decided to separate from their spouse and want to move forward with the divorce process. However, you might be surprised to know that there are other reasons to meet with a family law attorney. Someone may be experiencing a tough time in their…
Read MoreIf your or your ex violated a provision in your court order (or an agreement that was incorporated into a court order) after attempting to address and resolve the issue with the other side, if the issue has not been resolved, the grieved party can file what the court calls a Petition for Contempt against…
Read MoreIn family law cases (divorce, custody, child support, etc.) unless you practice in a county that only has one judge, you will not know who your judge will be until the day before the merits hearing (the final hearing) which is approximately 9 months to a year after you file. While in theory each judge…
Read MoreAfter the Lower Court makes a final decision on your family court case, either party has a right to appeal that decision to the Appellate Court. A Notice of Appeal must be filed, along with any relevant documents, within 30 days of the date of the entry of the Judgment (which is not necessarily the…
Read MoreDivorce and custody matters are extremely stressful situations. The best way to stay calm is by preparing yourself with as much information as possible. When setting up a consultation with a divorce attorney, a staff member from the attorney’s office will run a conflict check to ensure that there is no pre-existing reason that would…
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 MoreI have a frame in my office that reads: “Your job is not to judge. Your job is to lift the fallen, to restore the broken, and to heal the hurting.” This is my guiding philosophy. My goal with this blog is to share brief overviews about the many aspects of family law in Maryland. Before…
Read MoreI have a plaque in my office with this quote: “Your job is not to judge. Your job is to lift the fallen, to restore the broken, and to heal the hurting.” 2015 marks a decade of learning about and working in family law. Above all, I’ve learned that every client has a unique family situation.…
Read MoreIf you are currently going through a divorce or a custody battle, have you thought about what YOUR best case scenerio would be? How about your worst case scenerio? Generally, attorneys cannot promise or guarantee an outcome, but they can provide you with insight regarding the most likely best case and worst case scenarios. In…
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