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  • 2026
    • April
      • Obtaining an Alimony Modification in Maryland
      • What are Temporary Orders in Maryland Divorce Cases?
    • March
      • What Maryland’s New Child Custody Legislation Means For Your Case
      • Prenuptial Agreements in Maryland: Modern Considerations for Newly Engaged Couples
    • February
      • Alimony in Maryland: Understanding Rehabilitative vs. Permanent Support
      • Do Non-Custodial Parents Have Rights to Their Children’s Medical and Educational Records?
    • January
      • How the Recent Changes to Maryland Divorce Law Impact Divorce in 2026
      • Maryland Divorce is Faster: Six-Month Separation and “Irreconcilable Differences” Grounds
  • 2025
    • December
      • What is the Process of Negotiating a Divorce Settlement with a Divorce Attorney?
      • What’s the Difference Between Co-Parenting and Parallel Parenting?
      • Introducing a New Significant Other to Your Children
    • November
      • Benefits of Using a Co-Parenting App
      • Uncontested Divorce vs. Contested Divorce: What’s the Difference?
      • How Remarriage Impacts Child Custody and Child Support in Maryland
    • October
      • Divorce Debts and Bankruptcy
      • What are the Differences Between a Prenuptial Agreement vs. a Postnuptial Agreement?
    • September
      • Maryland Child Support Law Changes You Need to Know
    • August
      • Dating After Divorce: Are You Ready to Date?
      • Maryland Adopts New Statutory Factors to Determine Child Custody
      • Co-Parenting Tips for Raising Empowered Children
    • July
      • The Critical Role of Accuracy in Your Financial Statement
      • What Does it Mean to Commingle Separate and Marital Property in Maryland?
      • How Can Mediation Help You Resolve Child Custody Matters?
    • June
      • What is a 9-207 Statement?
    • April
      • What is Discovery in Maryland Divorce?
    • March
      • My Ex Claimed the Kids on His Taxes When It Was My Year to Claim Them
      • Tracking Technology in Divorce Litigation
    • February
      • Filing Taxes After Divorce In Maryland: Changes in Filing Status and Maryland State Tax After a Divorce
    • January
      • Understanding the Financial Consequences of Divorce
  • 2024
    • December
      • Child Abduction and Child Relocation Laws in Maryland
    • November
      • The Benefits of Therapy During and After Divorce
      • 7 Reasons You Should Get a Postnuptial Agreement
      • Understanding the Collaborative Divorce Process, Part 2: Navigating Asset and Property Division
    • October
      • What is an Order of Default in a Maryland Divorce?
      • Understanding the Collaborative Divorce Process, Part 1: What it is and How it Works
    • September
      • Maryland Residency Requirements for Filing for Divorce
      • A Step-by-Step Overview of Divorce Mediation, Part 3: What Happens After the Divorce Mediation Process?
    • August
      • After Divorce: Taking Steps to Rebuild Your Life
      • A Step-by-Step Overview of Divorce Mediation, Part 2: How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation
    • July
      • Strategies to Minimize Conflict in Your Divorce
      • A Step-by-Step Overview of Divorce Mediation, Part 1: What to Expect
    • June
      • What Can and Cannot Be Included in a Prenup?
      • Understanding the Divorce Litigation Process in Maryland: Part 3
    • May
      • Artificial Intelligence and Family Law, a Cautionary Note
      • Understanding the Divorce Litigation Process in Maryland: Part 2
    • April
      • Do I Have to File Taxes with My Spouse if We Are Separated?
      • Understanding the Divorce Litigation Process in Maryland: Part 1
    • March
      • Tips for Maintaining a Relationship with Your Former In-Laws
      • Protecting Your Inheritance During Divorce
    • February
      • How to Communicate with Your Spouse During Divorce: Building Bridges, Not Walls
      • Can a Child Custody Arrangement Be Impacted by a Parent Getting Sick?
    • January
      • Collaborative Divorce vs. Traditional Divorce: Which is Best for You?
      • We Are Getting Engaged! Should We Sign a Prenup?
  • 2023
    • December
      • Who Gets the Dog in a Divorce?
    • November
      • 10 Tips for Divorcing with a Special Needs Child
      • 7 Steps to Take After A Final Divorce Decree
      • 5 Money Saving Ideas to Lower Legal Fees
    • October
      • 7 Things You Should Do After A Spouse Asks for Divorce
      • How to Get an Ex-Spouse Off a Mortgage
    • September
      • 7 Tips For A Healthy Separation
    • August
      • How Does Divorce Mediation Work? With Compromise and Cooperation.
      • How Do I Know If I Will Get Alimony in my Maryland Divorce?
    • July
      • Changes Are Coming to Maryland Divorce Laws
      • Handling Pensions in a Divorce
    • June
      • Domestic Partnership, Civil Unions, and Property Problems in Maryland
      • Attorney Appointed for Children in Custody Cases
    • May
      • What is a “Retainer” and Why Do I Have to Pay It?
      • Collaborative Divorce: A Holistic Approach to Conscious Uncoupling
    • April
      • How Do I Prepare for a Divorce Deposition?
      • Maryland Spring Break Activities for Kids
    • March
      • Choosing the Best Divorce Lawyer for Your Case
    • February
      • How to Choose the Best Parenting Plan for Your Child
      • The Impact of Divorce on Adult Children
    • January
      • Relationship Advice From a Maryland Divorce Attorney
      • How Parental Alienation Affects the Parent-Child Relationship
  • 2022
    • December
      • Dealing with Multiple Family Law Cases at Once
      • Does Alimony Stop if I Start Living with Someone New?
    • November
      • What to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist
      • 7 Tips For Blended Family Success
    • October
      • How Does Divorce Affect Social Security Benefits?
      • Step-Parent, Grandparent and New Partner’s Role in Custody Cases
    • September
      • Dealing with Your Spouse’s Anger During Divorce
      • What Happens if My Spouse Refuses to Sign Divorce Papers?
    • August
      • What You Should Know About a Name Change After Divorce
      • Common Divorce Mistakes: What Not to do When Waiting on Divorce
    • July
      • Maryland Divorce Timelines: How Long is the Divorce Process?
    • June
      • 5 Strategies to Improve Co-Parenting Communication
      • Maryland Divorce Documents Checklist
      • What Divorce Means for the Family Business
    • May
      • What Does Contempt of Court Mean in Maryland Family Law?
    • April
      • Mediation Techniques Used in Maryland
    • March
      • How to Tell Your Kids About Your Divorce
    • February
      • Out of Court Divorce – What are my options?
  • 2021
    • December
      • How Do You Handle Vaccine — and Other Health Decisions — as a Divorced Couple?
    • November
      • Making Your Holiday Visitation Schedule
    • October
      • Tax Consequences to Consider During Divorce
    • September
      • 5 Top Mistakes Made in High Asset Divorces
    • August
      • Marriage Annulments in Maryland
    • July
      • Does Domestic Violence Affect Your Divorce?
      • What is Considered Non-Marital Property in Maryland?
    • May
      • Same-Sex Couples and Child Custody
    • March
      • A Guide to Prenuptial Agreements in Maryland
      • How to Find a Family Law Attorney
    • February
      • Top 10 Tips For Successful Divorce Mediation
    • January
      • How to Prepare for Divorce Legally, Financially and Emotionally
  • 2020
    • December
      • What Happens to the House in a Divorce?
    • October
      • Can You Change A Separation Agreement in Maryland?
    • September
      • Understanding How Bankruptcy May Affect Your Divorce
    • July
      • Is Collaborative Divorce the Best Option?
    • June
      • Six Steps to Child Custody in Maryland
    • May
      • Spoliation and the Requirement to Preserve Evidence
      • I Want My Spouse to Move Out but They Refuse: What Can I Do?
    • April
      • Who Gets to Keep the Engagement Ring?
      • Should I Tell My Divorce Lawyer Everything? (And What Happens if You Don’t)
      • How to Get a Divorce in Maryland Without a Lawyer
      • Laid Off Due to COVID-19? Solutions for Immediate Modification of Child Support
    • March
      • Does It Matter Who Files for Divorce First?
    • February
      • Divorce and Moving Out – What is Abandonment?
      • New Maryland Parenting Plan Forms
      • How Does Adultery Affect Maryland Divorce?
    • January
      • Responding to Discovery: How to Save Time and Money
  • 2019
    • December
      • How Private Are My Social Media Pages?
    • November
      • Am I Responsible for My Spouse’s Debt?
    • October
      • Will Child Support Cover Your Child’s Medical Costs?
    • September
      • Planning for Co-Parenting Success
    • April
      • Family Activities in the DC Metro Area — Spring 2019
      • What Questions to Ask the Best Maryland Divorce Attorneys about Children in Divorce
    • March
      • How Long After Divorce Can You Remarry in Maryland?
      • Does Maryland Recognize Common Law Marriage?
    • January
      • Things to Ask Top Maryland Divorce Lawyers about Dividing Property
  • 2017
    • August
      • Managing Unexpected Expenses in Divorce
      • Using Technology to Connect with Your Kids
    • July
      • Using Technology to Co-Parent Better
    • May
      • What is Income for Child Support Purposes?
    • April
      • Talking to Kids About Divorce: 7 Tips
    • February
      • How Facebook and Twitter Affect Your Divorce
    • January
      • Is Joint Custody Right for Your Family?
  • 2016
    • December
      • Why You Need Representation for Your Maryland Divorce
    • November
      • Grandparent and Stepparent Custody Rights in Maryland After Conover v. Conover
    • September
      • New Law Makes Maryland Divorce Easier: Corroborating Witness No Longer Needed
  • 2015
    • October
      • New Maryland Divorce Laws
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