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
10 Tips On Dealing With A Difficult Opposing Counsel
Every once in a while, the Maryland State Bar Association will publish helpful lists. I came by this one this past spring. We all know that many times, the attorneys are the cause of the problem, not the solution. Here are a few times in dealing with them. Ten Ways To Deal With A Difficult Opposing
Risk and Divorce
Risk if part of life. Risk and divorce often go hand in hand. Risk creates stress. Risk creates uncertainty. Regardless of where in Maryland your divorce will be: Howard County, Montgomery County, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Carroll or elsewhere, risk is why you need a highly experienced divorce
50 Ways To Leave Your Lover Or 50 Shades Of Grey: Which Are You?
Do you believe that the tone of a marriage will dictate the tone of the divorce? It is a very interesting concept and often true. When a married couple has a highly emotion-filled marriage, you can usually count on the divorce also being quite emotional. When the divorce is driven by mental
Should I Leave The Loveless Marriage
If you are reading this, you know what I am talking about. Some call it living as roommates. Some know how and when the marriage turned into something different. Some do not. But everyone agrees that right now, it is a marriage in name only. So, you are confronted with the following dilemma. Do I
Who Wins & Loses In Divorce?
This blog is merely a conversation starter. When you read over the below short lists, think about where you fall within them. People's material and emotional belief systems often dictate the emotional and financial results within the divorce process. What You Need To "Win" In A Divorce For a
Can I Deduct My Legal Fees On My Income Taxes?
I get asked this question a great deal, especially in high asset divorce cases, as well as indefinite and rehabilitative alimony cases. In Howard County, these issues arise often, as the fees for divorce can become extremely high in complex cases, as well as complex and high conflict child custody
