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BDBF Spotlights Our Favorite On-Screen Couples

2024

Valentine’s Day is upon us again! In the annals of television and movie history, there have literally been thousands of on-screen couples.  Some old, some young, some with more chemistry than others, and some cringe-worthy. We asked BDBF attorneys to “think fast” and give their gut reaction to the following question: What is your favorite...

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How to “Win” a Custody Case Without Scorching the Earth

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2024

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Category: Family Law

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...

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How to Protect Your Loved One’s Inheritance in Trust While Minimizing Conflict

2024

A common tool used by many of our estate planning clients is the use of a trust to protect a loved one’s inheritance. Where a trust is established, the inheritance is retained in trust for the benefit of a designated beneficiary, rather than distributed to that beneficiary outright (under the beneficiary’s control). By taking this...

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5 Things Every Millennial Should Know About Estate Planning

2024

5 Things Every Millennial Should Know About Estate Planning

When most people in their 20s or 30s think about estate planning, they assume that is something that their parents or grandparents should be worrying about. “I don’t yet have significant savings, let alone an ‘estate’ to plan for” is the common refrain. However, estate planning is about so much more than the post-death disposition...

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CLIENT ALERT – Major Change to D.C. Divorce Law in 2024

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2024

CLIENT ALERT - Major Change to D.C. Divorce Law in 2024

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...

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Bulman Dunie Attorneys Recognized as Top of Their Field in Maryland in 2024

2024

Bulman Dunie Attorneys Recognized as Top of Their Field in Maryland in 2024

We are excited to announce that Bulman Dunie attorneys have been recognized by our peers as Super Lawyers in Maryland for 2024, with two attorneys receiving further recognition amongst the Top 100 and Top 50 Women attorneys in the state of Maryland. Please see our individual recognitions below. Super Lawyers is a list of outstanding...

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BDBF Ranks the Christmas Classics

2023

BDBF Ranks the Christmas Classics

Previously, we’ve talked about our favorite holiday songs. We’ve talked about our favorite holiday movies. But in every discussion of holiday movies, there is always a critical mass of favorites that emerge. Without further adieu, BDBF attorneys take on the difficult task of ranking the following holiday classics (in alphabetical order): Elf Home Alone Love...

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