A new federal tax bill was introduced last week, and it was a large one filled with multiple proposals that people weren’t necessarily expecting. Despite this, it is those proposals that could have the biggest impact on the lives of everyday citizens. One group of people who could be facing a hardship are those who…
The show is wildly popular. Twin brothers, one a contractor and the other a real estate agent, help people find homes that are within their price range, although a bit less than perfect, and fix them up. Property Brothers stars Drew and Jonathon Scott recently released a book that some are saying is more a…
{Updated from original post on October 5, 2016} One of the questions that we get asked most frequently by new and prospective family law clients is ” how much does a divorce cost? ” It’s certainly an understandable question. People who are facing separation and divorce are typically frightened, overwhelmed and looking for quantifiable information to…
According to a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst in Bethesda, Maryland, there is a right way to go about selecting an attorney to represent you in a divorce. Rather than opening a phone book or searching the Internet and choosing the first attorney you find, you should make your choice after asking yourself a few questions…
Julie Payette is the governor general designate in Canada. She recently dropped her opposition to having her divorce records viewed by media outlets in the country. The records were sealed in a Maryland court and highly sought after once the Prime Minister of the country named her as Canada’s next governor general. Payette, according to…
An important bill was passed by Maryland state legislatures that will offer protection to domestic violence victims as the proceed with a divorce. Maryland House Bill 293 was introduced in January and passed unanimously by both the senate and the house of representatives. The wording was changed slightly from the original bill, but remains essentially…
Is the award of alimony affected by adultery in Maryland? Unfortunately, this is a common question with an answer that is sometimes surprising. If you’ve recently discovered that your spouse has been cheating on you, you may assume that this information would give you the upper hand in a divorce. However, this is not always…
Many people are shocked at how quickly the expenses can add up when going through separation and divorce. In large part, this surprise is often a result of unrealistic expectations. Whether due to not asking the right questions, talking to the wrong people, or relying too heavily on the internet for information, the ultimate result is…
Currently, the most common grounds for divorce in Howard County, Maryland is 12-month separation. Under Maryland divorce law, parties must live apart and maintain separate residences for at least one year before filing for divorce. As part of this requirement, if the parties spend even one night together or resume marital relations at any point…
There is probably not a more important, or emotionally-charged, issue in separation and divorce than that of child custody. Custody involves not only the amount of time that each parent gets to spend with his or her children; it also encompasses the right to make major, life-shaping decisions for the children. Certainly, this is not…