Same-sex couples often face a unique set of challenges when it comes to family law issues. Maryland same-sex couples may be aware that divorces are often blocked in states where same-sex marriages aren’t legally recognized. Sometimes, however, other factors can cause...
In 1990, the idea of a collaborative divorce was introduced by an attorney who was tired of the contentiousness that is normally associated with many divorces. Since that time, collaborative divorce has caught on across Maryland and the United States, giving divorcing...
One common description of divorce would be a long process full of hurt feelings and costly proceedings. However, this doesn’t always have to be the case for Maryland couples who choose mediation to help in designing the appropriate strategy during their divorce....
While divorce rates in our country have climbed significantly over the past few decades, more couples are attempting to put their children’s needs first and their own emotional issues second. Collaborative law is a growing legal area in Maryland and throughout the...
National Football League head coach Sean Payton and his wife of almost 20 years have recently filed countering divorce petitions. While other options for mediation may have been considered before the point of needing a divorce, it appears that a long battle lies ahead...
