This time of year leads to more people deciding to divorce than any other.  The holidays make people miserable and New Years resolutions make it easy to decide to put the terrible part of your life behind you.  Many people won’t file until the spring when they get their tax returns, but there are thousand...Read More

1. Communicate your expectations, in marriage and in divorce: Throughout any relationship, communication is crucial. If you are in a serious relationship and living together or entering into a marriage contract, it is very important to discuss expectations prior to doing so. These expectations could include anything from how to raise your children, where you...Read More

Maryland divorce law covers all aspects of divorce, including alimony, property distribution, child support and custody. Maryland divorce law is complicated, so if you have questions speak to a local Maryland divorce lawyer about the circumstances surrounding your divorce. For your convenience, the chart below summarizes a few of the key concepts of Maryland’s divorce...Read More

We all know that divorce is one of the hardest experiences in life, especially for young children who cannot understand why mommy and daddy are suddenly separated and their family life torn asunder. There are altogether too few resources to help children adjust to these drastic changes, although more are appearing each year. Sesame Street...Read More

The battlefield in military divorces is often military pension division. It is essential to learn and understand the unique set of rules in military pension division. The basic issues for the military spouse (usually the wife) in the divorce battlefield are the first topics covered below. An overview of the battlefield is contained in the...Read More

 1.  NO AUTOMATIC ENTITLEMENT.  Federal law does not provide any automatic or absolute right for a divorced spouse of a military servicemember to receive any portion of the servicemember’s military retired pay, regardless of the length of the marriage.      2.  CONTROLLING FEDERAL LAW. The controlling federal law, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA),...Read More

Maryland Divorce Mediation can be confusing. [dropcap type=”circle” color=”#COLOR_CODE” background=”#COLOR_CODE”]M[/dropcap] ediation is an alternative method of dispute resolution available to parties undergoing separation or divorce. The primary method of dispute resolution has been litigation, in which the separating or divorcing parties are adversaries and a judge or master makes the decisions for the parties. Mediation...Read More

I want a divorce but my partner doesn’t – what can I do?: Kirsten Gronning (Divorce Coach) gives expert video advice on: How do I tell my partner I want a divorce?Read More

[dropcap type=”circle” color=”#COLOR_CODE” background=”#COLOR_CODE”]W[/dropcap] ith the help of a Maryland divorce lawyer, you can get professional advice on how to handle filing for divorce and the Maryland divorce process. A divorce lawyer in Maryland can advise you on how to protect yourself and your family during a difficult time. Connect with a Maryland divorce lawyer...Read More