Many Maryland counties have their share of high asset divorces. It does not matter whether you are in Howard, Montgomery, Anne Arundel, Baltimore or any other jurisdiction, judges are occasionally required to determine the equitable distribution of millions of dollars of assets. On rare occasions,
The Pros And Cons Of The Collaborative Divorce Process
Have you seen the television ads and other media, hyping the use of a "collaborative divorce?" These ads appear throughout the Maryland area, including Howard County, Montgomery County, Carroll County, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County and beyond. The promise is a kinder, gentler alternative
Maryland’s Domestic Violence Statute: What You Can Do Right Now
It is the middle of the night. I have just gotten beaten up by my spouse in Maryland. I live in Howard County. Or Montgomery County. Or Anne Arundel. Baltimore. Carroll. Anywhere. The police just came and left, without arresting my spouse. The police told me I could file for an ex parte to have my
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search for the Maryland Divorce-Friend or Foe?
Did you know that you can look at the docket entries on-line using the Maryland Judiciary Case Search website? Whether your divorce is in Howard County or any other jurisdiction in the State of Maryland, all you have to do is type in the website, agree with the terms of service and then look up any
Get Out of My House! A Primer For Married and Un-Married Couples
Ending a relationship with a separation or ending a marriage with a divorce, whether it is in Howard County or elsewhere in the State of Maryland, presents challenges, especially when the two of you are living in the same home. Perhaps both of you own it, or perhaps only one of you owns it. If
Divorce Planning And Hiding Your Wealth From Your Spouse
Picture this. You live in a relatively affluent jurisdiction, like Howard County, Montgomery, Anne Arundel, Baltimore or Carroll. You think you might be getting a divorce. Or, you know you want to separate and divorce, and you want to start financially planning before your spouse gets wise to what
Mental Health Diagnoses Are A Leading Cause of Divorce
As a divorce attorney and practicing in affluent counties including Howard, Montgomery, Anne Arundel, Baltimore and surrounding areas, I get the opportunity to see the leading causes of divorce. People often think about adultery, abandonment and growing apart as leading causes of divorce. I
Where Do I Go To Find Information About Divorce?
Whenever I meet with a new client, I like to ask what they have researched and where they found the information. My purely unscientific results follow: 1. Internet web searches 2. Social media searches 3. Friends, family and co-workers 4. Self help books 5. Clergy and mental health
