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,
DOES BEING A MAN IN FRONT OF A WOMAN JUDGE OR MAGISTRATE MATTER?
So, in Maryland, a state with an Equal Rights Amendment, the answer, by law, is no, right? A lot of guys, and many women, just don't buy it. Is it true, myth, hype or situational? I vote for the latter, and I will tell you why. And that is why if you are being courted by a law firm that
Divorce, Social Security and Your Options
If you're considering or are in the process of divorce, and you're just shy of your 10th wedding anniversary, you might want to wait a bit and use the time to brush up on all things Social Security before you make the break official. And you especially want to do this given that lawmakers closed
Using Mediation Correctly In Divorce
Mediation can save divorcing parties tens of thousands of dollars in attorney's fees, as well as the uncertainties of trial. Choosing the right mediator for you and your spouse can be a daunting task, but let's make it super simple. Often, the most experienced divorce attorneys either (a) are the
