Divorce is one of life’s biggest transitions. On top of personal and financial uncertainty and changes, you may also be interacting with the court system for the first time. The good news [...]
Many people often assume that because D.C. and Maryland are “no-fault” divorce jurisdictions, a spouse’s conduct during the marriage isn’t relevant. That’s not true. Even in no-fault divorces, conduct during the marriage, [...]
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 [...]
More and more couples are purchasing homes together before getting married. Weddings can often take months (or years) to plan, and couples may want to go through the home-buying process first so [...]
Abusive relationships can take many forms: physical abuse, psychological or emotional abuse, or financial or economic abuse. In any type of abusive relationship, you may be worried about your safety, custody, housing [...]
When two people decide to get married, they’re often flooded with love, excitement and dreams for the future. But beyond the engagement photos and wedding planning lies something far more foundational: setting [...]
When you're facing a divorce, custody dispute or domestic conflict, the emotional toll can feel overwhelming. That’s why one of the most important things you can do during this time is to [...]
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 — [...]
Starting July 1, 2025, several changes took effect in Virginia that may impact families going through separation, divorce or custody arrangements in 2026. Here’s a breakdown of what changed — and what [...]
