When parents want what is best for their child even in a post-divorce scenario, they often turn toward joint custody. Through the years, joint custody has shown itself a great supporter of children of divorce, providing numerous benefits to the entire family....
What To Do If Your Spouse Refuses to Sign Divorce Papers?
Divorce can be traumatic and leave unresolved feelings. It’s not easy to consider ending a union that partners thought was going to be perfect. Sadly, divorce may sometimes be the best possible alternative for all parties involved. One or both parties may decide that...
Service Members & Family Law – Understanding Military Divorce
Whether active duty, reserve, or the spouse of a service member, you might not have the answers to the questions a stressful military divorce can raise. Though not legally distinct from a civilian divorce, property distribution and custody issues look a bit different....
Grandparents, Pets, and Holidays – A Gude To Family Life After Divorce
As someone with a family, you might have a few questions about aspects of your life that might change with divorce. It is normal to feel nervous about the things you take for granted becoming suddenly difficult—however, with proper communication, you and your family...
Divorce Over 50 – A Guide to Late-Life Divorce
You might think it is not common, but late-life divorces happen much more frequently than imagined. Some suggest divorces over-50 make up as much as 25% of divorces in a given year. Of course, too, look at the most reported-on celebrity divorces—media outlets covered...
Did I Commit Fraud? – A Guide to Fraud, Counterfeit, and Forgery
The United States federal government and the state of Maryland take fraud and fraud-related charges very seriously. Though what constitutes fraud is clear in the law, you should still know what might constitute it and the potential penalties. There are numerous ways a...
Divorce & Mediation… Your Solution!
Truly an Answer to Your Dilemma Just as the iconic song writer and singer Bob Dylan pronounced in his 1965 hit, “The times they are a-changing”, applied then, the same can be said for how society and the courts are treating married couples that are now separating and divorcing! Contested Divorces Are Expensive Yes, I have to admit that lawyers played…
Death After Divorce – Necessary Steps to Take During Divorce to Safeguard Your Family’s Future
Life is unpredictable—unfortunately, so. You never know when and how something tragic might happen to you or your spouse. Though Divorce might take up most of your time in the present, it is important to consider the far future and consider what your family’s life will look like after death. Read on to learn more about: Divorce and Wills: How…
Cohabitants and Cosigners – Your Legal Rights as an Unmarried Couple
All relationships are different. Though the commitment of marriage may provide a couple with new legal rights and financial benefits, many couples choose not to marry. New studies show that nearly a quarter of millennial couples stray away from traditional marriage based on their circumstances. Even though you aren’t married, you both have rights as cohabitants; additionally, if you choose…
CPS and Divorce – When Two Tense Situations Mix
Many additional factors might make divorce that much more complicated—having Child Protective Services (CPS) involved is one of them. Though CPS provides an invaluable social service to children-in-need, you will want to be well-armed with legal representation going into any meetings or mediation. Read on to learn more about: Custody Battles and Why CPS Does Not Need to be Involved;…