Prenuptial Agreements, IVF, and Frozen Embryos
A prenuptial agreement can help couples using IVF clearly define what happens to frozen embryos in the event of divorce, preventing future legal disputes and uncertainty.
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Maryland’s New Custody Law: HB 1191 Brings Clarity to Family Court
Maryland House Bill 1191, effective October 1, 2025, introduces a clear framework for courts to follow when deciding legal and physical custody.
5 Co-Parenting Tips for Summer
Parenting plans and court orders have different physical custody schedules set up for the summer.
How can I modify my child custody decision?
Parenting plans are designed to provide structure, stability, and clarity—but life doesn’t always go according to plan. Whether it’s a new job, a move across the state, or concerns about a child’s well-being, circumstances can arise that make your current custody order no longer practical—or safe.
What to do if you suspect your co-parent is suffering from a substance use disorder
Parents who suffer from substance use disorders could be a danger to themselves or the children in their custody. If you are concerned about your co-parent’s behavior regarding a substance use disorder, do not hesitate to get in contact with one of our family law attorneys to discuss strategies to protect your children.
How Do I Adopt My Stepchild/Grandchild In Maryland?
Adopting a family member, such as adopting a niece, nephew, grandchild, or sibling is a process known as family adoption, or kinship adoption.
Tips for Co-parents to Plan Summer Vacation Schedules
A conflict over scheduling vacations does not rise to the level of a Court emergency. With a Mediator, co-parents can come to a workable resolution.
Who Keeps the Dog in a Maryland Divorce?
Your pets are beloved members of the family. In a divorce, when partners are going from one household into two,
Can I Assume the Mortgage?
Can a divorcing spouse assume the mortgage? Learn the key factors, loan types, and when to consult a Certified Divorce Lending Professional.
Debt & Divorce: Am I responsible for my spouse’s personal debt?
Divorce is not just an emotional separation—it’s a financial one too. Who is responsible for outstanding debt?
Prenuptial Agreements, IVF, and Frozen Embryos
A prenuptial agreement can help couples using IVF clearly define what happens to frozen embryos in the event of divorce, preventing future legal disputes and uncertainty.
Maryland’s New Custody Law: HB 1191 Brings Clarity to Family Court
Maryland House Bill 1191, effective October 1, 2025, introduces a clear framework for courts to follow when deciding legal and physical custody.
5 Co-Parenting Tips for Summer
Parenting plans and court orders have different physical custody schedules set up for the summer.
How can I modify my child custody decision?
Parenting plans are designed to provide structure, stability, and clarity—but life doesn’t always go according to plan. Whether it’s a new job, a move across the state, or concerns about a child’s well-being, circumstances can arise that make your current custody order no longer practical—or safe.
What to do if you suspect your co-parent is suffering from a substance use disorder
Parents who suffer from substance use disorders could be a danger to themselves or the children in their custody. If you are concerned about your co-parent’s behavior regarding a substance use disorder, do not hesitate to get in contact with one of our family law attorneys to discuss strategies to protect your children.
How Do I Adopt My Stepchild/Grandchild In Maryland?
Adopting a family member, such as adopting a niece, nephew, grandchild, or sibling is a process known as family adoption, or kinship adoption.
Tips for Co-parents to Plan Summer Vacation Schedules
A conflict over scheduling vacations does not rise to the level of a Court emergency. With a Mediator, co-parents can come to a workable resolution.
Who Keeps the Dog in a Maryland Divorce?
Your pets are beloved members of the family. In a divorce, when partners are going from one household into two,
Can I Assume the Mortgage?
Can a divorcing spouse assume the mortgage? Learn the key factors, loan types, and when to consult a Certified Divorce Lending Professional.
Debt & Divorce: Am I responsible for my spouse’s personal debt?
Divorce is not just an emotional separation—it’s a financial one too. Who is responsible for outstanding debt?
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Maryland Divorce Law 2025: Key Reforms, Case Impacts, and What Comes Next
August 1, 2025
Maryland has entered a new chapter in family law. As of October 2025, divorcing couples can now separate on no-fault grounds, assume existing mortgages without refinancing, and file after just six months apart—even under the same roof.
Dating During Divorce: What Maryland’s New Laws Mean for You
July 25, 2025
Dating during divorce can feel liberating—and risky. While Maryland no longer allows “fault divorce” based on adultery, new laws and court trends in 2025 intensify scrutiny on financial dissipation when dating.
In the Matter of Bodhi Sico Becker: Child Name Change
June 3, 2025
A Maryland court case highlights how name change disputes are handled when unmarried parents disagree post-separation.