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When Your Wife Wants A Divorce

By Hasson D. Barnes |

If your wife has approached you about a divorce, you’re not alone. Women seek an end to marriage much more frequently than the other way around. For many men, the topic is a complete surprise; for others, the writing has been on the wall for some time. Regardless of whether you were blind sighted… Read More »

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Is A Postnuptial Agreement Right For You?

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Life changes—we all know that.  No one plans on getting a divorce when they’re courting or during the newlywed stage. Many people scoff at the idea of a prenuptial agreement on the grounds that they will never, ever get a divorce.  And hopefully they’re right. But about half of couples who wed will eventually… Read More »

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Gestational Surrogacy In Maryland

By Hasson D. Barnes |

If you have dreamed of becoming a parent but have found traditional methods unsuccessful, you should know that there are viable alternatives worth considering.  Besides traditional adoptions, which are available through a variety of pathways, having a child with one or both—or even neither parents’ DNA is definitely a possibility thanks to modern science…. Read More »

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Can Visitation Be Denied If Child Support Isn’t Coming In?

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Your divorce is finally behind you, but the drama sure isn’t!  Despite all the wrangling over who-gets-what and the emotionally exhausting negotiations you went through as you developed a custody and visitation plan and came to an agreement as to child support payments, now that the divorce is final it’s been a long time… Read More »

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Don’t Make These Divorce Mistakes!

By Hasson D. Barnes |

People who are hit hard by the thought of a divorce sometimes take a while to recover from the shock to the system, and wind up making critical errors simply because their judgment isn’t up to par.  That’s why it’s so important to have a local trusted divorce attorney working in tandem with you—so… Read More »

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When Domestic Violence Threatens The Unborn

By Hasson D. Barnes |

You love your husband.  He loves you.  Even though there are occasional physical encounters due to his unpredictable temper—you know he loves you.  Yes, you’ve had a few bruises, maybe even a broken bone or two.  But you know he loves you.  Your pregnancy was a blessing.  You thought it would bring you closer. … Read More »

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Is The Divorce Surge Waning, Or Is The Continuing Pandemic Still Fueling It?

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Globally, divorce has seen quite a pandemic uptick.  The first year of lockdowns that shoved everyone into endless hours together seemed to increase the irritation meter phenomenally, stressing a lot of relationships to the breaking point. While marriages that were shaky to begin with were the most at risk, even newlyweds and those in… Read More »

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Divorcing An Alzheimer’s Patient

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Are you married to someone who requires care beyond your capacity to give? If you are living with someone suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, you may feel overwhelmed.  This degenerative disease has changed your loved one into someone you no longer recognize. The once loving, calm, and caring individual you shared your life with has… Read More »

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Eight Tips For A Smoother Divorce

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Divorce is fun—said no one ever!  There’s no question that divorce can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life.  That being said, there are things you can do to reduce the challenges.  And while a lot of this stuff is common sense—it’s worth noting that many divorcees can’t seem to… Read More »

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Divorcing An Adulterer

By Hasson D. Barnes |

You thought your marriage was good.  Sure, there were ups and downs, but that’s all part of the process of building a life together.  Or so you thought.  Once you discovered your spouse was cheating on you, you had to admit that the marriage was untenable.  More than that, you found yourself fighting back… Read More »

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