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

The Law Office of Dondi West is proud to announce that founding attorney Dondi West has been named a Very Important Professional (VIP) by The Daily Record.   The VIP List recognizes Maryland leaders based on their professional accomplishments, a commitment to inspiring change in their community, and their tremendous accomplishments achieved before or by...Read More

How can our train and railroad accident lawyers help? Just recently, we represented one of our clients against one of the largest railroad companies in the world.  We assisted our client in reaching a confidential multi million dollar settlement.  Millions of Americans use trains each day. Whether they are headed across the city to work...Read More

The US Black Engineer & Information Technology (USBE&IT) magazine’s 2012 Historically Black Colleges and Universities edition recognized Dondi West as a “Most Distinguished HBCU Alumni.” Dondi is a proud graduate of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, where he received a B.S. in Mathematics with honors.  The full issue is available online at: http://tinyurl.com/9skwnxp.       ...Read More

The Maryland Daily Record named  Dondi S. West to its 2012 list of 40 Maryland VIPs, or “Very Important Professionals,” who have achieved success by age 40. In naming its 2012 award winners, the Daily Record writes that recipients were selected because, in addition to excelling in their careers, they each are “contributing a new energy...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

      I discovered this information which I believe will help parents who are concerned about preventing the possible abduction of their children to another country .  The U.S. Dept. of State provides for notifying the non-applying parent when a parent applies for a passport for a child.  This allows the non-applying parent to voice an objection and take action to prevent the...Read More

[dropcap type=”circle” color=”#COLOR_CODE” background=”#COLOR_CODE”]T[/dropcap] he state of Maryland is an equitable distribution state, which means property distribution is determined by what the Circuit Court considers fair. Under Maryland divorce law property division may not be equal, depending on the circumstances of the divorce. During Maryland property division, the Maryland divorce court first goes through a...Read More