Archive: Family Law

It’s prenup season at Bulman Dunie. Like many things, requests for prenuptial agreements (or “prenups”) seem to come in waves. One initial question that prospective prenup clients commonly ask is whether to consider such a document. Two Reasons for a Prenup in Maryland and D.C. Maryland and D.C. are both “equitable distribution” jurisdictions. That means,...

Deciding where the children will attend school can be a daunting process, even for intact families. This is particularly true in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, where there are so many choices, from public school to private school to magnet programs and charters. However, for children who split their time between two households, school...

On April 24, 2024, Partner Meg Rosan presented to the D.C. Bar, Family Law Section, on the complex dynamics in “Resist and Refuse Cases”. Meg’s panel discussed “resist and refuse dynamics“, which present in cases where a child is resisting or refusing time with one parent. This can, of course, significantly complicate custody cases. How...

Bulman Dunie Partner Meg Rosan recently presented to the Family Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association “10 Tips for Resolving a Custody Case”. As a mediator, court-appointed best interest attorney, and a top 100 attorney in Maryland, Meg regularly litigates, negotiates, and resolves custody disputes. If you are an attorney or if you...

“Can My Kids Be Co-Agents?” This is one of the more common questions we get asked when we work with families to complete their Advance Medical Directive and Financial Power of Attorney. When clients designate their initial Health Care Surrogate or Financial Agent, the instinctive choice is to designate a spouse. But what about a...

For parents who are separating, the fight over custody is often the most contentious. And some are willing to commit all their resources in an effort to maximize their time with a child (or minimize the other parent’s time). But taking a “scorched earth” approach to a custody fight can be counter-productive. The Cost of...

We recently updated you on the evolution of Maryland law to expedite the finalization of divorces, including the gradual removal of the requirement for a one-year separation. And now the District of Columbia has decided to follow suit. Specifically, the D.C. Council has passed a law eliminating the separation requirement. Congress is expected to approve...