Child Support
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…
Read MoreHow to Tell Your Kids About the Divorce
Most parents find telling their kids about the divorce one of the most difficult and anticipated parts of the process. If you and your spouse decide to divorce, you may find yourself reading articles like this one to help guide you through the conversation. Children are sensitive to significant life changes, like divorce. Their parents’…
Read MoreWhat to Do When a Child Refuses Visitation
If a child refuses to adhere to your custody agreement or decree, you should not improvise or ignore the court-ordered schedule. The court has the best interest of your child in mind and does its best to preserve the relationship between both parents and the child when creating the custodial and visitation agreements. When a…
Read MoreHow to “Decouple” After Divorce
After your divorce is finalized, you and your ex-spouse will be left to execute court-ordered agreements and begin the “decoupling” process. We encourage you to set aside some time to organize and separate your combined assets and involve experts when necessary. Here are some things to consider while decoupling after your divorce. Marital Home…
Read MoreHow to Ensure a Child-Centric Divorce
Although getting a divorce may be the healthiest thing to do for your family in the long run, it is important not to disregard the negative effects it can have on your children. The decision to do so alters your family unit and will impact their lives in profound ways, for better or for worse.…
Read MoreDating During Divorce: What You Need to Know
If you are going through the divorce process, you may be wondering when it is appropriate to start dating again. Before you start downloading those dating apps or pursuing that intriguing connection, consider the ramifications and pitfalls of dating during a divorce. A quick bit of knowledge could go a long way in preventing certain…
Read MoreCan I Revise My Divorce Agreement Post-Divorce?
Just when life is resuming a sense of normalcy, and your divorce seems to be in the rearview mirror, a change of circumstances or unexpected information can quickly make a divorce agreement or order seem inappropriate or unfair. Rest assured, you may have options. Many people do not realize that agreements and decrees can be…
Read MoreChild Support in Maryland
When a Maryland family law case involves children, the Court prioritizes their best interests, not only through a custodial arrangement but through the financial obligations and responsibilities of each parent. Maryland’s child support guidelines have been formulated so that each parent is contributing to the needs of their children based upon a proportion of the…
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