Is your divorce not working out amicably? Is every conversation a yelling match? This very common situation is referred to as a high-conflict divorce. Makes sense, right? Parents who are able to communicate amicably during a divorce have the luxury of being able to figure out a lot of their answers through regular communication. For some…
Read MoreHere 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 MoreGoing through a divorce can be overwhelming to all aspects of your life, especially if there are minor children involved. Step 1: Seek Help I highly recommend that you seek out professional help and not base your decision on what people may think (or may have done in their own divorce), and to do what’s…
Read MoreIf you separate from the other parent of your child, more often than not you will still need to interact and co-parent with that individual. There are many things that can go wrong when co-parenting. Here are five of the most common mistakes parents make and some suggestions for what you can do when you…
Read MoreParental alienation is perhaps the worst experience any family can go through while also going through a divorce or separation. Parental Alienation is defined as one parent turning a child or children against the other parent through disparaging remarks and sometimes keeping the child away from the other parent for no reason. As a matter…
Read MoreLet’s talk frankly here: as I’ve mentioned before, Judges are human and each has their own life history and experiences that might influence the factors they must consider when determining what custody arrangement is in a child’s best interest. The court cannot give someone custody based on the fact that that person is a mother…
Read MoreOne of the most frequently asked questions I receive from clients during the divorce process (especially a long, drawn out process) is “when can I start dating again?” My answer, like many answers, is “it depends.” It depends on a lot of different factors, such as: • how long have you been separated? • are…
Read MoreInstead of having a court decide what custody arrangement is in the best interest of your children and/or how your assets should be divided, did you know that you can enter into a Marital Settlement Agreement? With a Marital Settlement Agreement, the parties can put in any and all terms they want, even reach agreements that the court…
Read MoreSometimes parents are unable to agree upon where their children should primarily reside (or which parent their children should live with) when they have separated or have filed for divorce. When there is no agreement and the issue of custody/parenting time cannot be settled, litigation ensues. Custody litigation is an emotional process for all involved.…
Read MoreIt’s not uncommon for a parent to move out of state when a relationship has ended. In Maryland, if the parties cannot reach a custody agreement (sometimes called a parenting plan, which should be then incorporated into a consent order with the court) the court will decide what custody arrangement is in the child’s best…
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