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

Enough is Enough.  One of the greatest educators to walk the halls of Selma High School, Dr. Donald Jefferson, taught me that life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it.  In a foreshadow that now sends chills through my body, one of my favorite Hip Hop artists, The Game,...Read More

Cyber threats constantly evolve with increasing intensity and complexity. The ability to achieve mission objectives and deliver business functions is increasingly reliant on information systems and the Internet, resulting in increased cyber risks that could cause severe disruption to a company’s business functions or operational supply chain, impact reputation, or compromise sensitive customer data and...Read More

I began this post with the intention of writing my personal tribute to Nelson Mandela.  I could refer to this great man by his traditional Xhosa clan name, “Madiba,” but as one South African noted, Madiba should not be thrown around loosely.  I am simply a lifelong beneficiary of Nelson Mandela’s life work and legacy....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

Before reading the below, consider the following example of this noble program working in practice.  Literally this morning, I received an email from a 1LT, Army Legal Assistance Officer in Fort Knox, KY, for a fairly complex Maryland Family Law issue. The 1LT contacted me when she saw me listed on the “Operation Stand-By” list...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