Family Law

In a society with an increasing number of single parents, those who maintain primary child custody are still facing an uphill battle. In many ways, single mothers and fathers are marginalized. For example, it is assumed that most single mothers do not work, and that...

If you are going through a divorce, you may have a hard time telling your family and friends about your breakup. Divorce, after all, is a family law topic that is quite unlike marriage; we rarely send "save the date" cards for our impending splits. Now, innovators in...

The new school year is looming in Maryland and elsewhere. As newly divorced parents attempt to iron out the details of their child custody agreements, they are bound to experience some miscommunication and general difficulty. Experts say you should not be discouraged...

Newly released information from a trusted polling institute shows an increase in the number of single fathers in recent years. In fact, the number of fathers who are entrusted with primary child custody has risen ninefold since the Pew Research Center started keeping...

After the dust settles from your child custody and divorce agreements, you may be required to interact with your kids’ new step parent. You may be emotionally affected by your spouse’s decision to remarry, but there are many benefits to getting along with...

Most parents struggle with child custody agreements and schedules, even years after their divorces. This process can become even more grueling if the parents have not maintained a positive relationship; that is, an adversarial divorce can lead to an equally...

A bill recently introduced in the Maryland General Assembly would prevent certain sex offenders from receiving custody and visitation rights if passed. A Republican senator introduced the bill to the state's Judicial Proceeding Committee after another delegate learned...

When you are going through a divorce or dealing with another family law issue, an experienced lawyer can be of great assistance and look out for your rights. Maryland's legal system can be confusing and intimidating, with a unique set of rules and a language of its...