Judge Striking Gavel Between Split House

What Happens to the House in a Divorce?

For many Maryland couples, especially those without children, who gets the family home is one of the biggest questions during a divorce. A house can be one of the family’s most valuable assets, and the mortgage on that house one of the largest debt… Read More
Read More
Categories: Divorce
Separation agreement form

Can You Change A Separation Agreement in Maryland?

A lot can happen in a year. If you signed a separation agreement in Maryland but then something changes what seems fair, you may be looking for a way to change your agreement. Depending on what you want to adjust and what has changed in the interim,… Read More
Read More
couple having a fight over bills at home

Understanding How Bankruptcy May Affect Your Divorce

Financial troubles are one of the top causes of divorce and marital discord. When debts outweigh assets and your monthly payments eat up most of your income, you and your spouse may need to resort to a bankruptcy to resolve your debts, even as you co… Read More
Read More
People negotiating a divorce agreement

Is Collaborative Divorce the Best Option?

You may have heard of a thing called collaborative divorce that’s designed to take the conflict out of ending your marriage. But is a collaborative divorce the best option for your family law case? Or could you be better served by formal litigation… Read More
Read More
Categories: Collaborative, Divorce
happy father holding his daughter

Six Steps to Child Custody in Maryland

Ending a relationship with a spouse or partner is hard enough. Where you have a child in common, divorce or separation can take on another level of emotional strain and complexity. Where childless couples can make a clean break, parents must find way… Read More
Read More
Categories: Custody
Wedding rings and wooden gavel

Should I Tell My Divorce Lawyer Everything? (And What Happens if You Don’t)

When you are sitting across the table at a divorce lawyer’s office, you may want to be selective about what you say and plead your best case. Keeping secrets from your attorney can come back to haunt you. Find out why you should tell your divorce l… Read More
Read More
Categories: Custody, Divorce
Couple with arms crossed at home

How to Get a Divorce in Maryland Without a Lawyer

These days, many Maryland residents are trying to find ways to do more with less. That includes taking on projects they would normally have left to a professional. When the project at hand is ending your marriage, you may be able to get a divorce in… Read More
Read More
Categories: Divorce, Mutual Consent
Little girl with a face mask on holding a piggy bank

Laid Off Due to COVID-19? Solutions for Immediate Modification of Child Support

For several weeks Marylanders have been asked to practice social distancing and other behaviors to help “flatten the coronavirus curve”. On March 23, 2020, the Governor of Maryland ordered many small businesses to close. On March 30, the Governor… Read More
Read More
Categories: Child Support
signing divorce papers

Does It Matter Who Files for Divorce First?

If you are considering filing for divorce in Maryland, you may be uncertain when balancing the emotional considerations of your spouse and children, as well as your own desire to protect your legal rights as a parent and your financial rights as a sp… Read More
Read More
Categories: Divorce
sad woman packing boxes

Divorce and Moving Out - What is Abandonment?

Divorces often don’t happen all at once. The build-up to a divorce can be full of tension, fighting, and in some cases physical danger. You may be tempted to walk out and end the strain, but doing so could affect your Maryland divorce case. Before… Read More
Read More
Categories: Custody, Divorce