Archive: Family Law

Part II – Second Marriages This is the second installation in a 3-part series about the most common reasons for a prenuptial agreement (“pre-nup”). Last month, we discussed the most common scenario where a pre-nup may be advisable: where there is a vast disparity in wealth between the future spouses. We discussed the desire to...

Last Spring, we wrote about the rise in demand for prenuptial agreements during the pandemic. In this three-part series, we will discuss the most common reasons why a prenuptial agreement (a “pre-nup”) might be the right decision for a couple on the verge of marriage.   Part I — Wealth Disparity The most traditional scenario...

Recently, the Washington Post Magazine featured a lengthy cover article highlighting a movement by state courts around the country towards equal shared parenting in custody cases. Many of our clients have asked where Maryland and the District of Columbia stand as pertains to presumptions in contested custody cases. What is the role of the court in contested...

January historically brings an influx of divorce filings, especially for spouses with children. Families typically like to preserve holiday traditions and do not want to disrupt memories of their children with the news of a divorce. And the new year often sparks the urge for changes, which can sometimes include the dissolving of marriage after...

The holiday season is supposed to be a time for joyous memories shared with loved ones. Unfortunately, in the world of family law, it can also be a time for increased disputes, some of which require urgent court intervention. Whether it be a disagreement over travel or holiday access with children or physical violence between...

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought forward a new litany of contested issues in custody cases.  Access schedules with both parents working from home, distance learning accommodations, and vacationing to COVID-19 hotspots are but a few of them. With the CDC’s approval of vaccination for children ages 5-12 comes a new issue.  Many parents who share...

More often than not, divorce and custody matters are wrought with intense emotions on both sides of a dispute. Many times, parties harbor hurt feelings, which can stand in the way of settlement. Whether a case has already started down the path of litigation, or if it has not yet reached that point, mediation can...