Divorce: There’s an App For That
You may have heard of dating apps, now there are apps that help couples split up. Technology and apps are an integral part of our lives and it is no surprise that apps and online sites are attempting...
View ArticleDid you know there have been changes to Uncontested Divorce Hearings?
Did you know that in Montgomery County, Maryland the testimony and evidence needed to receive a recommendation for an uncontested divorce have changed? There are now fewer requirements so it is easier...
View ArticleJanuary Dubbed “Divorce” Month
Are you thinking about divorce? If so, you are not alone. While January has been dubbed divorce month, the first three months of the year are often the busiest with filings beginning to rise in...
View ArticleIs My Spouse Alienating the Kids?
What is parental alienation? Parental alienation is when a parent uses psychological manipulation of a child to damage his or her view of the other parent, often by speaking negatively about the other...
View ArticleNo Relief for Parties if Request Not Raised in Divorce Pleadings
In the case of Huntley v. Huntley, Charles Huntley discovered just how costly it can be if you fail to affirmatively request relief in your pleadings. After twenty-eight years of marriage Lydia...
View ArticleSeparation Agreements-Why the Details Matter
In a recent Maryland Court of Appeals case, Rose v. Rose, the parties entered into a Separation Agreement which resolved all of their outstanding issues, including alimony. The Agreement provided that...
View ArticleYou Are Divorced--Now What?
My divorce is final, does that mean I am done? This is a question divorce lawyers often hear. While every divorce is different, generally there is still work to be done post-divorce. The following...
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Getting Divorced: How To Value the Marital Home
Penny is getting divorced and she wants to know the value of the marital home for purposes of dividing or equalizing assets. She wonders how to go about doing this and whether one method is better...
View ArticleTelling Your Children About Divorce
Separation and divorce is often difficult and overwhelming, and when kids are involved, parents can become riddled with stress and anxiety over how to break the news. When, how, and what you tell your...
View Article19 Tips for Parenting During Covid-19
The AAML published 19 Tips for Parenting During Covid-19. This is a great resource for co-parenting during these difficult times. Ms. Hess is a Fellow of the AAML, and the Maryland Chapter of the AAML.
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