Category Archives: Family Law
Senior Citizens Experience Domestic Violence, Too
Sexual, physical, verbal, emotional violence: it’s a fact of life for many Americans. But just imagine it’s your grandfather. He experiences violence on a regular basis at the hands of his spouse. Or perhaps it’s a beloved auntie who’s battered in her own home. While it’s difficult to imagine that our vulnerable relatives and… Read More »
Virtual Visitation As Part Of Your Custody Agreement
When parents divorce, it can be very difficult to maintain a strong and healthy relationship with children for a parent who lives far away, travels a lot, or works hours that are incongruous with the children’s school and activity schedule. Of course, shared custody is ideal for everyone involved, but in some cases it’s… Read More »
Time For A Divorce Shower
A divorce shower? You’ve got to be kidding! Since when do people celebrate the end of a marriage? Actually, it’s happening more often than you might think. And why not? When you split up, it generally means splitting up all the stuff you have. Maybe you no longer have a crock pot, a spatula,… Read More »
Special Considerations In Gray Divorce
While the divorce rates overall are declining across the country, for older couples, say, in their 50’s and older, the rate has been steadily increasing in recent years. In fact, the senior divorce rate has actually doubled since 1990. And while the reasons for splitting are as varied as the couples themselves, the issues… Read More »
Child In Need Of Assistance
Children: our most cherished resource. When they are not properly cared for, it breaks our hearts. Yet across this country, children suffer abuse and neglect, unable to rely on the adults entrusted to care for them. Are some of those children your own? Do you have a former spouse that you believe is not… Read More »
Financial Errors To Avoid During And After Divorce
Divorce can be depressing. Your life is upside down, and nothing will ever be the same. Whether it’s the stress, the sense of loss, the belief that you deserve some happiness, or something else, people often make their situation worse by making poor financial decisions during and after their divorce. While it’s impossible not… Read More »
Financial Tips To Make Divorce A Little Easier
Divorce can be a mentally crushing experience. You are going through some major changes, and there will be some serious financial issues that impact your divorce, so it’s crucial to think with a clear head in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. Here are a few tips to make this difficult time a… Read More »
Holiday Domestic Violence Can Lead To Divorce
The holidays are a time to celebrate the bounty of the season for many. Basking in the warmth of family and friends, good food, children’s laughter, and sparkling lights, the holidays bring out the best in so many. This idyllic picture, however, is nothing close to the reality some face during this season of… Read More »
Productive Divorce Negotiations
If you’re going through a divorce, you know how emotional the process can be. It is usually difficult to converse with someone that you want out of your life; if poor communication was a problem throughout the marriage, it will be even harder now. To achieve the best results in divorce negotiations, then, you’re… Read More »
How To Enforce A Custody Order In Maryland
If you are dealing with a former spouse who refuses to comply with the custody order that was agreed to in your divorce, you are likely frustrated and unsure of how to proceed. Should you call the police? Are there other routes to take that might be more effective and less confrontational? How long… Read More »
