Milstein Family Law managing partner Harry Siegel recently spoke with WUSA9 regarding child visitation rights during the COVID-19 crisis. The segment focused on Fredericksburg, VA., resident Jimmy Waldron and his attempts to see his children who live in West Virginia in the midst of Governor Hogan’s
Do Social Distancing Measures Affect Child Custody Visitation Arrangements?
For families creating a social distancing plan, it can be as simple as creating family rules for parents and children to follow within their homes. For parents living separately, however, social distancing and staying healthy when children must travel back and forth between two households is far
How COVID-19 Will Affect Divorce and Custody Cases (Spoiler Alert: They will Rise)
Emerging evidence suggests that whenever the coronavirus pandemic begins to stabilize and fade, divorce and custody cases will sharply increase as they did after 9/11. Custody cases will skyrocket, stemming from parental access being refused. Hardest hit will be the jurisdictions that are in full
How To Deal With Visitation During Coronavirus
Is visitation during the coronavirus mandatory? Do I still have to give visitation to the other parent while this emergency continues? These are valid questions and ones that clearly have not arose prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, we have thoughts on how to handle matters with another
The Impact Of The Coronavirus On Divorce
Major health scares increase tensions between parents and spouses. In fact, any major change to a normal schedule tends to have that effect. Actions by governments and schools meant to limit the spread of coronavirus will have severe effects on separating and divorcing individuals. Historically,
Divorce and Financial Expert Witnesses
Can divorce get complicated? You bet! When a divorce attorney meets with a potential new client for the first time, a great deal of work must occur in the attorney’s head. The financial issues in a divorce can become overwhelming to all but the most experienced divorce attorneys. When you
The Decision to Divorce in 2020
It’s no secret: Most decisions to divorce occur in the month of January. Many speculate as to why – but it is clearly the reality. If you are making the decision to divorce, be practical. There is much to think about. Here are just 10 questions to consider when making the decision to divorce.
Navigating Divorce In Howard County, Maryland
Howard County, Maryland is often touted as an idyllic place to live and raise a family. Great careers, homes, neighbors, parks, activities and so much more. Yet divorce in Howard County still exists. Did you know that divorce often tends to follow upscale communities at higher rates than other
