When you pop the question, you don’t think about the cost or the value of the ring. Instead, you imagine spending the rest of your life with your partner and how you will walk down the aisle with that person. However, some people never make it down the aisle. And if...
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A child’s preference during a custody case
There are many ways to take children's preferences into account during contesting custody cases. If having a professional or court lead custody evaluation performed, the evaluator will usually speak with the child and may share the substance of those conversations...
Breaking up with pets is hard when going through a divorce
Even though many couples love and treat their pets like children, the state’s laws recognize animals as personal property. The family court does not typically award joint custody of pets as it does with children, and as a result, animals could suffer from a breakup...
Are you divorcing a narcissist?
To divorce in the Maryland and D.C area is difficult enough for most couples. There are always two sides to the story and sometimes heated and volatile emotions. If you suspect that you are divorcing a narcissist, you may be dealing with a situation outside your...
Is your ex-spouse in a new relationship?
Many people have the misconception that paying alimony is a form of financial punishment. Alimony is not meant to be punitive, but rather to provide your former spouse with equitable financial assistance needed to sustain the same quality of life that you both enjoyed...
Co-parenting with an ex after divorce
Divorce is difficult enough for adults in Maryland and elsewhere to process and go through, but it can be an even more upsetting experience for the children involved. Since it is generally held that having a relationship with both parents is in children’s best...
How to resolve a custody case peacefully
Most parents view custody cases similar to going to war. They need to round up the troops and set up their weapons so that they can win the battle. But should a custody case become a custody battle? In the court system, the judges will always prioritize what is in the...
Divorce as a recovering addict
Divorce can be a wake-up call that it is time to address broader issues in your life. According to Addiction Campuses, addiction is the third-most commonly cited reason for divorce. The emotional battles of divorce can tempt you to fall back into bad habits. However,...
Does social media affect divorce?
In the age of social media, everyone shares their lives on a variety of platforms. Despite social media being a central focus in the lives of many Maryland residents, there are still those who do not take it seriously when it comes to legal matters. The court does not...
An overview of divorce mediation
When most couples think about divorce, they have a preconceived notion that getting a divorce is going into battle. You must sharpen swords and recruit your army before you head into the courtroom. However, divorce doesn’t have to be a battle. Most couples who want a...