Going through a divorce includes a huge emotional component. Often, litigants forget that they need to cast aside their anger, fear and other emotions, and get down to the business of learning their finances to prepare for their financial future. These can be daunting issues, but never fear, you
How Does A Judge Want You To Act During Your Divorce- For The Man
Men feel that they get a bad rap in the divorce process. Judges favor moms for custody. Men get hit with high child support and alimony awards. Why does she get half of my retirement? I hear this all the time. To maximize your chance of a better outcome, you truly need to get to a highly
Is Mediation for Us?
The following blog includes an excerpt from our friends at AFCC, the international leaders in family law leaders. Harry Siegel sits on the Board of the Maryland Chapter of AFCC. Separation and divorce will bring both emotional and physical changes for families. When couples separate, they need to
Divorce & The Crazy Spouse
Once in a while, I have to tell my client to strap in and get ready to go for a horrific ride in his or her divorce case. I know that crazy is not a politically correct word, but if you are reading this blog, you know exactly what I mean. Crazy spouses sometimes can't move forward and are rooted
STALKING AND DIVORCE
Occasionally, one of my colleagues will send an email, asking for thoughts and help on certain topics. Highly experienced divorce attorneys tend to be a great resource for younger or less experienced attorneys. Here is a recent request for help on the complex and troubling issue of stalking: My
Is The Collaborative Law Process For A Divorce Real Or A Hoax?
If you are getting divorced, some attorneys-and websites-will point you to an interesting alternative process called collaborative law. Instead of availing yourself of the myriad of options for dispute resolution, in this particular model, you and your spouse hire a "team," collaborative divorce
How To Prepare For A Child Custody Evaluation
If a child custody evaluation has been ordered in your case, get to your attorney's office right away! Also, if your divorce attorney says something like "just cooperate and everything will be fine," get a free consult with a highly experienced divorce attorney! A child custody evaluation can
How Do I Modify My Child Support Payments?
Okay, you have been paying child support. Or, you have been receiving child support. What can I do to change it? First, we have to address what material change has occurred to warrant a change in the child support. There are so many potential changes. A highly experienced family law attorney,
