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 MoreTell Your Child First Were you thinking of telling your child’s teacher about your divorce before telling your child? Bad idea. Here’s an example of how not telling your child first could backfire: On Friday afternoon when you’re picking your child up from school you mention to the teacher that you’re getting divorced and that…
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 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 More“How long will it take for my case to be finalized?” This is a question I often hear when I meet with clients. My response is always: “it depends.” As an attorney, I can only control portions of the process, which can cause frustrating – and expensive – delays. Here are three of the most…
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 MoreIf you are thinking about a separation or divorce in the State of Maryland, you must know what your rights are and what the possible consequences and benefits are before you even consider a separation or negotiate an agreement. It does not matter whether your issues relate to custody, visitation, support, property distribution, grounds for…
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 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…
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