Here is something divorce attorneys hear far too often: “My spouse and I were able to work everything out on our own, write down our own agreement, go to the courthouse, fill out the paperwork, and get a divorce.” After all, aren’t the courts supposed to be people friendly? Shouldn’t everyone be
Complex Financial Divorces Require a Financial Expert
The financial aspects of divorce can get complex quickly. If you are planning to divorce, or if a divorce has been planned against you, a financial expert can help you in several important aspects. First, when a new divorce case is filed, each spouse has to file a thorough financial statement
Creativity and Enforcing Financial Awards After the Divorce
Consider the following scenario: You go to Court and get a judgment against your former spouse. It might be for child support, alimony, attorneys’ fees, retirement assets, or a monetary award. Your former spouse refuses to pay. What do you do next? Here are just a few situations and
Are Family Law Judges Biased Against Men?
It’s a pretty simple question, right? If you are a guy going through any type of divorce, custody, child support, or other family law matter, are you fighting an uphill battle? With very few exceptions the answer is clear, family law judges are biased against men. But let’s walk through the process
How Detailed Should a Parenting Plan Be?
Parenting plans will soon arrive in Maryland. These written agreements establish how divorcing couples will work together to care for their children. But how detailed should they be? At the very least, they should cover the following six topics: Parental responsibility and decision-making
Child Custody, Parenting & Social Media
I recently received a question from a parent, asking about limits regarding social media, cell phones and child custody. When a child exchanges parenting time between two households, the parents often do not share the same values regarding cell phone usage, social media presence, and related
What Is A Child Custody Evaluation?
Consider this scenario: You are in the middle of a highly contested child custody case – it may be part of a divorce case. You and your child’s mother or father may not be married to each other. It may even be a modification case. The Court has ordered a child custody evaluation. There are
Consider These Three Crucial Factors When Hiring a Divorce Attorney
Experience, results, and cost: These are the three most critical factors you will need to consider when hiring a divorce attorney. Getting honest answers up front will increase the likelihood that you will get through your case without needing to switch attorneys. Experience Consider the
