Category Archives: Divorce
Your Rights in Divorce and Custody: Stay-at-Home Dads
Are you a stay-at-home dad who is the primary caregiver? If so, you are not alone. Last year, nearly 2 million dads chose to stay home and raise the kids, and almost 32,000 of them are right here in Maryland. That’s about 16 percent of all the parents who stay home with children. Why… Read More »
Child Custody Evaluations in Divorce Proceedings
When parents cannot agree on custody issues in a divorce, the court has a number of support services available designed to help them make sound decisions regarding their children. Some commonly utilized interventions include courses in co-parenting, problem resolution training (known as parent coordination), mediation services, assistance with mental health issues, monitored child exchanges,… Read More »
Escaping Domestic Violence in Maryland
When a former Hartford church rector was charged with domestic violence, it may have surprised some people. The pastor was accused of striking his wife across the face during an argument. As things intensified, the couple’s children became involved, and he purportedly assaulted them, as well. The man was arrested, and contact with the… Read More »
Marital Assets that Should be Kept in Mind During your Maryland Divorce
Splitting marital assets is never easy. Knowing how to value property fairly can be overwhelming. But remember, assets include far more than houses and cars. The devil is in the details, of course, and a local Baltimore divorce attorney can address the specifics of your situation. Pensions: The Bangs Formula One thing that should… Read More »
What Rights do Grandparents have in a Divorce?
When a couple divorces, it can put serious limits on the contact children have with family members. In the case of grandparents, the issues can get particularly tricky. If the custodial parent is not interested in allowing a former spouse’s parents the opportunity to interact with the children, does it mean the end of… Read More »
Grounds for Divorce in Maryland
Let’s say your marriage is on the rocks. You’re considering a divorce, but do not know what constitutes legal grounds for divorce. What circumstances allow you to legally split from your unhappy union? A knowledgeable local Baltimore divorce attorney can explain the details, but this overview of Maryland law will help get you started:… Read More »
Escaping an Abusive Marriage
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence gathered statistics on domestic violence (DV), nationally, and by state, and those statistics may be surprising. The statistics reveal that if you are a victim of DV, you are not alone. Over 30 percent of women and 25 percent of men experience domestic violence at some point in… Read More »
Mediation to Navigate your Divorce
If you are ready to end your marriage, you have some difficult decisions and complicated maneuvers ahead. One thing that might make it easier is to have an experienced mediator facilitate the split. The truth is, there are many advantages to mediation. A Productive Environment If you have a difficult relationship with your spouse—and… Read More »
Unique Issues Couples Face in Gray Divorce
Divorce statistics reveal that many couples are unhappy with their marriages these days. And, in fact, data gathered by Susan L. Brown, a professor of sociology at Bowling Green State University, indicate that older Americans are contributing to those statistics at surprising rates: men aged 65 and older experience divorce twice as often as… Read More »
Are You Getting a Divorce? Be on Your Best Behavior!
Divorce often is preceded by ugly feelings and disharmony. Unfortunately, some people have a hard time keeping their emotions in check when it comes to public forums like Facebook, Twitter, and other social media venues. But posting nasty messages for the world to see, or even texting or emailing mean comments, could be costly… Read More »
