Beginning in October 2025, Maryland courts, like our neighboring jurisdictions in D.C. and Virginia, will finally have specific and detailed statutory factors that a judge hearing a custody case may consider when [...]
Divorce is one of the most significant changes a family can experience, and deciding when to move forward with that process and informing your children about your decision is never easy. While [...]
Advancements in artificial reproductive technology, particularly in vitro fertilization (IVF), have revolutionized reproductive options for individuals and couples looking to build their families. But alongside these advancements come complex legal challenges — [...]
Many of you may have recently watched or heard about The Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix. In the special, Brady’s divorces from Gisele Bündchen, with whom he shares two kids, Benjamin [...]
Breastfeeding and nursing a baby can be a controversial topic with strong opinions on both sides of the debate. The situation becomes even more complex when it is intertwined with a custody [...]
Holidays are a difficult topic for many families when deciding on physical custody. Some of the most common holidays to address in a custody agreement are Thanksgiving, winter break, spring break and [...]
Every parent is instinctively programmed to protect their children. But how does a parent married to an alcoholic best do that? To stay married is to model a dysfunctional marriage for your [...]
It's a matter of public policy that parents are responsible for the economic support of their children. In the event of a divorce where there are minor children, the ability of each [...]
“The only real battle in life is between hanging on and letting go.” ― Shannon L. Alder Although most people enter into marriage with joy and anticipation, for some there comes a [...]
“Without money, size, maturity or the right to vote, children are at the mercy of [the] American legal system . . . .” -Wendy Murphy Custody issues are among the most complex [...]
