An old saying (often misattributed to the poet Oscar Wilde) warns of the many dangers that can befall you if you assume something to be true. That nugget of knowledge definitely applies in family law. Making assumptions can be the pathway to a legal outcome that is much more harmful…
In divorce cases, details matter. Sometimes, seemingly minor details may matter a great deal. These details may be factual matters or they may be matters of law. A recent Maryland Supreme Court ruling highlights that point in a case centering around the validity of a marital settlement agreement. Whatever nuances…
For a few days, rock band Coldplay’s Foxborough, Mass., concert was the talk of the internet. What made the show go viral was a “Kiss Cam” moment that sent a couple diving for cover. The embrace and the pair’s subsequent mortified reaction spawned memes. It even got spoof treatment by…
A married couple’s financial portfolio is often a fluid and dynamic thing, constantly changing over time. That includes the time between separation and a final divorce judgment. For assets you acquired during the period of separation, the law generally deems them to be marital assets. Still, it may, when it…
High-net-worth couples have marital troubles and often decide to divorce, just like everyone else. Unlike middle- and working-class spouses, however, high-net-worth couples face some unique issues when going through a divorce related to the volume, value, and complexity of their assets. If your divorce presents issues related to high-value assets,…
Alimony is an important aspect of many divorce cases. In almost all divorces, one spouse earns more than the other, creating the possibility (if not likelihood) of disparate standards of living post-divorce without alimony. If you are involved in a divorce where alimony is an issue, it is essential to…
Getting a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is often an excellent financial plan for married (or soon-to-be-married) couples. A well-written contract can help ensure that you, not a court, will decide your finances should anything happen to the marriage. Having a knowledgeable Maryland prenuptial agreement lawyer is vital to ensuring that…
For many married couples, the largest single asset they possess is their marital home. When divorce arises, dealing with the marital home is often the most significant issue other than child-related matters. Even as you both navigate the divorce process, someone must pay the mortgage, property taxes, etc. Accounting for…
A divorce case involves many steps and numerous decisions. One of those choices is selecting the right Maryland divorce lawyer. This decision may become particularly complicated if your spouse seeks to exclude your preferred attorney. The good news is that, in most situations, the rules regarding these “conflicts of interest”…
There is a time for debating and discussing one’s novel beliefs or opinions… and that time is not while attempting to litigate your divorce case. This is one area, among many, where having an experienced Maryland divorce lawyer represent you can be extremely helpful. Your knowledgeable attorney can save you…