Divorce

As Much as Things Change…Maintaining Stability for Children after Divorce

For any family, divorce means a period of instability.  For children, returning to a more stable landscape is important after divorce. After the divorce is final, even the best prepared parents find themselves facing personal and professional questions.  Should we stay in the same house, and neighborhood?  Shall we create a fresh start elsewhere?  Should […]

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Time for a Change–How Millennials Approach Marriage

Unlike their parents, Millennials are getting married later and maybe even staying married longer.  Why? Millennials are a demographic group with members generally considered to have been born between 1981 and 1996, with spillover to births in 2000.  The women and men of this cohort have brought significant change to the labor market and economy

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Impact of Divorce: New Study Looks at Parental Factors that Influence Academic Success of Children

A new study takes a close look at the impact parents have on the educational development of their children—and the results speak to the time spent by parents with their children, especially moms. A study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research sought to capture the effect of the loss of a parent, through

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Understanding how the Maryland ‘Red Flag’ Law Could Help Victims of Domestic Violence

A new law may help deter domestic gun violence in Maryland. On October 1, 2018, Maryland’s “Red Flag” law went into effect. By late November, more than 170 complaints had been filed. The law allows law enforcement to seize weapons from individuals considered at risk for committing gun violence. The Extreme Risk Protective Order (ERPO)

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The Importance of Proving You Can Co-Parent in Maryland Custody Cases

If you are considering divorce and child custody is going to be an issue, there is no shortage of websites on how to “win” your custody case. But, is “winning” the point? We often refer to litigated child custody matters as “custody battles,” and oftentimes they are just that. One or both sides engage in

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Back to School! Four Top Tips for Successful Co-parenting

From kindergarten to high school, children across the country are heading back to school.  Along with new clothes and school supplies, children need parents with a shared commitment to help them reach their potential throughout the school year.  Take a moment to consider the ways you can make life easier for your child through positive

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Divorce Mediation…What’s in it for you (and your family)?

Couples who can use divorce mediation to work through divorce issues can save time, money, and create more satisfying agreements on the issues at hand. For the right kind of couple, divorce mediation can become the high-road to a happy family and a bright future.  Here are the basics of divorce mediation: A neutral mediator

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Divorce as a Lifestyle:  High-Conflict Divorce and Tips to Survive it

Not too many people have anything nice to say about divorce.  While departing spouses are rarely at their best during divorce, they can be forgiven for struggling through the often difficult transition that is divorce.  For victims of high-conflict divorce though, the relatively normal “bad divorce” is merely a walk in the park. Potentially 10

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