Most couples intend for their marriage to be a permanent arrangement. The benefit of the union is that it legally and financially protects both parties, as well as their children. In fact, the latest data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health found that nearly...
Family Law
Is Your Co-Parent Always Late? Here’s What To Do
Handling a co-parent who is consistently late for pickups or drop-offs can be really frustrating. Consistent lateness in co-parenting may result from genuine challenges like work commitments, traffic or unforeseen emergencies. However, in some cases, lateness may be...
How to Help a Child Recover From Parental Alienation
Parental alienation, defined by the American Bar Association as a rejection of a parent by a child that is "unequivocal, strident, without guilt or ambivalence, absolute and without justification," can negatively impact a child in a number of ways, both in the short...
A Timeline for Navigating the Divorce Process in Washington, D.C.
When dealing with any legal matter, be it a criminal charge, a family law case, or something else altogether, it's normal to find yourself overwhelmed with questions about the legal process, potential outcomes, and different financial and emotional factors. This is...
A Timeline for Navigating the Divorce Process in Pennsylvania
When dealing with any legal matter, be it a criminal charge, a family law case, or something else altogether, it's normal to find yourself overwhelmed with questions about the legal process, potential outcomes, and different financial and emotional factors....
4 Factors that Impact Child Custody During a Parental Relocation
While divorce cases may formally end following a judge's final decree, the court orders put in place as a part of that decree have a long lasting impact on the lives of both parties and others involved in the case, especially for children of divorce. The impact can be...
A Timeline for Navigating the Divorce Process in Maryland
When dealing with any legal matter, be it a criminal charge, a family law case, or something else altogether, it's normal to find yourself overwhelmed with questions about the legal process, potential outcomes, and different financial and emotional factors....
What is the Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act?
While JC Law provided extensive coverage on the changes to Maryland divorce that went into effect on October 1st, 2023, that isn’t the only new legislation impacting the practice of family law in the state. Another law—known as the Maryland Child Abduction Prevention...
3 Essential Requirements for all Prenuptial Agreements
It’s no secret that a happy marriage; one that’s built on trust, accountability, and genuine love and affection, can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. However, just like any major life decision, such as buying a car, selling a house, or going to...
The impact of a DUI on custody arrangements
According to the Maryland Department of Health, over 21,000 DUI-related arrests occur in the state each year. In Maryland, a DUI conviction can impact child custody arrangements significantly. Child safety takes priority The court's primary concern is the well-being...