The Impact of Rising Health Insurance Costs on Child Support

06 Jul 2016

Do Increases in Health Insurance Premiums Affect Child Support in Maryland?

The Impact of Rising Health Insurance Costs on Child Support For most people, health insurance is a significant expense. For some people, including many separated/divorced families already struggling to maintain the expenses of two households, health insurance payments can be financially crippling. So, what happens to child support in the event that this large expense becomes even larger?…

Understanding Fathers Rights & Child Custody in Howard County, MD

11 May 2016

Father’s Rights | 10 Things to Know About Child Custody in Howard County, MD

For most fathers, there is very little in this world more important than the wellbeing of his child(ren). Issues of child custody and parental rights arise when the wellbeing of the child needs to be protected. For dads facing this situation, having knowledge about fathers rights under Maryland law – along with a firm understanding of his…

Federal Goverment Announces Principal Reduction Program That May Help Thousands Avoid Foreclosure

20 Apr 2016

FHFA Morgage Principal Reduction for Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Loans

Last week, the Federal Government made an important announcement about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans that has the potential to impact a significant number of people carrying mortgages. The principal reduction program from the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which has been discussed heavily in the news during the last year, is happening. If you are behind on…

05 Feb 2016

Telephone Line Fraud – Who Has Your Number?

“THEY” HAVE YOUR NUMBER.  Recently, a prominent small business client contacted me expressing anger, aggravation, fear and frustration with their local telephone service Provider. It seems that about a year earlier, long distance charges totaling over $80,000.00 suddenly appeared on their telephone bill. These charges related to a huge number of international calls made from…

Legal Separation in Maryland

18 Dec 2015

The Concept of Legal Separation in Maryland

What Does “Legal Separation” Mean in Howard County, Maryland? Many jurisdictions consider a husband and wife “separated” if they refrain from having sexual relations and are not living together. Some couples with irreconcilable differences choose to remain separated with no immediate plans to seek an absolute or “final” divorce for moral, religious, or financial reasons.…

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09 Dec 2015

Using Mediation to Reach a Divorce Settlement in Maryland

The Role of Mediation in a Divorce Settlement in Maryland The process of reaching a divorce settlement in Maryland can be a traumatic experience for both parties with high expenses and unpredictable outcomes. Often, this can result in the spouses feeling resentment and anger toward each other. This deleterious environment isn’t good for the divorcing couple or their…