Divorce is never easy, but it does not have to be a messy process. Mediation is becoming an increasingly popular option for couples who want to avoid the stress and expense of going to court. Divorce mediation comes with many benefits, but there are still some myths...
Many people enjoy following stories about knock-down, drag-out celebrity divorces. But few want to go through such a contentious divorce themselves. Besides the stress and rancor of a nasty divorce, there is the expense of a drawn-out legal proceeding with nearly...
Are you the sort of person who documents their lives on social media? If not, you have probably encountered this on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and other platforms. Many people in Columbia and the rest of Maryland love sharing personal news (both good and...
If you are going through a divorce, the last thing you want to do is create an unpleasant situation for your children. There may be a lot of uncertainty in the air, especially if your child is an adopted member of your family. You can alleviate concern about your...
Not every Maryland divorce results from infidelity, mistreatment or similar circumstances. Sometimes, marriages end because you fell out of love with one another or decided you were better off as friends than romantic partners. When you both agree that the divorce is...
Maryland courts are concerned with protecting the best interests of children, even if that means removing a child from the custody of one or both parents. Under Maryland law, a child is considered in need of assistance (CINA) of he or she: Has suffered physical,...