You know you are going to be getting divorced. You have heard the horror stories from friends, co-workers and family. It will cost tens of thousands of dollars. My spouse will make sure we end up in Court, spending all of our money. My spouse will hide everything. My spouse refuses to move out of
Parenting Coordinators-Should We Or Shouldn’t We?
High conflict custody cases never end at the ring of the bell of the judge's final decision. They often go on and on and on. . . Years ago, I went through the training to become a parenting coordinator in addition to my role as a family law attorney, and I have had the opportunity to serve as a
Divorce and Financial Fraud By Your Spouse
People want to protect themselves financially when going through a divorce. I hear all of the time from spouses that they think their spouse is hiding assets. Certain types of marital fraud are not uncommon. It occurs not only when one spouse hides assets, but also, when a spouse misleads the
Child Support In Howard County & Maryland
I have an AVVO page, where I often answer questions to the public. Here is one you may be interested in regarding the misconceptions surrounding child support. What Does Child Support Cover? What does Child Support cover? Just food, clothes and shelter? Or does it also cover Camp fees,
Facebook Says You Are Divorced–Finally!!!!!
It has finally happened! Facebook allows you to tell the world you are divorced!!! OMG FB, WOW!!!!!! Facebook and divorce have been a natural pairing, ever since Facebook became a well established social media website. Subpoenas to Facebook became so prevalent that Facebook created a way to
Tricks Spouses Play To Hide Assets During A Divorce
From time to time, I will try to outline some of the ways that spouses try to hide assets. There are so many ways. Typically, an attorney can hire a forensic accountant to investigate claims of hidden assets. Other times, assets are not exactly hidden, but it takes a very knowledgeable divorce
Divorce And The Fear Of Moving Forward
Getting divorced can be traumatic. Do I leave the home? Do I tend the marriage? Do I stay in the marriage "for the kids?" Do I stay in the marriage "because I do not believe in divorce?" Is my spouse an alcoholic? An addict? Moody? Bi-polar? Do I love my spouse but being married to him/her is
Get Divorced Faster–If You Can!
Beginning October 1, 2015, an uncontested divorce became a little more simple in The State of Maryland. These are the rules-and don't ask me why these rules make no sense, it's politics: 1. You and your spouse must be living in separate residences for more than six consecutive months, with no
