In the last few weeks, parents across the country have navigated an emotional and logistical whirlwind. Sometimes tear-filled, often stressful, we’re talking about moving your kids into college. Parents almost always remember the dorm essentials – laptop, sheets, mini-fridge, storage cubes, desk lamp, whiteboard, and…
Much like students returning to the first day of school, standing up one-by-one, and telling tales of summer travel to classmates, BDBF attorneys present “how we spent our summer vacation”. Dan Shaivitz This summer my family took a trip to southern California and, as part…
The divorce process is daunting. For many of our clients, the road to a 10-minute uncontested divorce hearing has been fraught with contentious and exhausting negotiations. So much so, that the final hearing and receipt of the final order can feel anti-climactic. By the time they…
Estate planning clients often engage us along with their spouses. Even though each spouse signs their own will, they often coordinate their documents with one another after a major life event, such as a marriage, birth of a child, or emancipation of grown children. These clients…
If you pay or receive child support in Maryland, you are likely familiar with the concept of the “Maryland Child Support Guidelines”. In short, these guidelines provide the presumed amount of child support owed based upon the number of children and the combined monthly income of…
In a case involving somewhat unusual facts, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals revived a recovery for victims who suffered emotional distress without physical harm. A Harford County family was home at night, fast asleep. A drunk driver lost control of his truck and smashed into…
BDBF partner Dan Shaivitz delivered outstanding results to several victims of automobile accidents in just one week of June 2022. It reminded Dan why he enjoys doing what he does and helping the people who come to BDBF with their worst problems. It also reminded Dan…
As our clients age, they increasingly rely upon the assistance of others for financial matters. Our clients often want to formalize this relationship to ensure that the bank or retirement plan custodian will recognize the authority of a trusted friend or family member to give instructions. When…
You’ve finally crossed that item off your household to-do list. You’re going to meet with an attorney to discuss your estate planning. What should you expect both before and after the consultation? Before the Consultation — The Intake Questionnaire Prior to your consultation with the…
As Montgomery County voters mark their ballots this summer, you will see “Circuit Court Judge, Pick 4” towards the bottom of your ballot. By the time you get to the bottom of the ballot, you may be suffering from “ballot fatigue”. Although our firm strays…
