What Happens When Divorce Mediation Doesn’t Work?

You and your spouse had the best of intentions. You vowed to keep your divorce civilized, affordable, and out of the hands of a judge. Together, you hired a mediator, or perhaps a team of collaborative experts, to ensure an optimal agreement for both parties. Many couples start on this hoped-for path of least resistance…

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Creating a Parenting Plan in Maryland

Courts consider the best interests of children to be of paramount importance in Maryland divorce cases. The Maryland Rules now require a parenting plan to be created by both parents, with a joint statement being submitted prior to a trial. While this may seem like an onerous task, this requirement is actually beneficial for all…

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Social Media Best Practices During Divorce

Social media has quickly become a part of our lives, so much so that we hardly even realize we are engaging with it. But if you are going through a divorce, take notice. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, dating apps, etc., are all fair game for gleaning evidence against you in court. In 2010, the American…

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5 Post-Divorce Actions to Take

After your divorce is finalized, you will most likely feel a deep sense of relief. We encourage you to take a few days to relish the completion of the process. After all the litigation or negotiations and emotional turmoil, you can now start the next chapter of your life. But do not get too comfortable!…

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Determining Alimony Awards in a Maryland Divorce

When determining whether a spouse should be awarded alimony, Courts in Maryland have broad discretion when doing so, but must make that determination within the State’s statutory parameters. There were no provisions for alimony under Maryland law until 1980 when the Maryland Divorce Code stated that the court may prescribe alimony for either party, “only…

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