De Facto Parentage in Maryland: Custody Rights When You Are Not the Biological Parent
Maryland recognizes that people who are neither biological nor adoptive parents can sometimes play a real “parental” role in a
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Balancing Custody Schedules with After-School Sports
When your active child is involved in after-school activities (whether it’s soccer, dance, music lessons, or academic clubs) the daily
10 Back-to-School Tips for Co-Parents
Co-parenting during the school year? Discover 10 back-to-school tips to support your child, manage custody schedules, and keep communication clear.
Why More Women Are Choosing to Marry Later in Life
Marriage used to follow a predictable script: meet someone in your 20s, get married, start a family. But today, that timeline is shifting—especially for women.
Think Before You Text: How Your Messages Can Shape Custody Outcomes
Your phone holds a record of how you communicate, cooperate, and co-parent.
And in many cases, it speaks louder than your testimony ever will.
Identifying Narcissism During Divorce: What to Watch For and How to Protect Yourself
Narcissists rarely take responsibility. If you’re in the middle of a divorce and questioning your partner’s behavior, it’s critical to understand what narcissism can look like—and how it can affect your case.
Using the BIFF Model with Clients: Takeaways for Lawyers and Law Offices
Bill Eddy’s BIFF for Lawyers offers practical strategies for attorneys dealing with high-conflict clients by promoting clear, calm, and firm communication in emotionally charged situations.
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.
De Facto Parentage in Maryland: Custody Rights When You Are Not the Biological Parent
Maryland recognizes that people who are neither biological nor adoptive parents can sometimes play a real “parental” role in a
Balancing Custody Schedules with After-School Sports
When your active child is involved in after-school activities (whether it’s soccer, dance, music lessons, or academic clubs) the daily
10 Back-to-School Tips for Co-Parents
Co-parenting during the school year? Discover 10 back-to-school tips to support your child, manage custody schedules, and keep communication clear.
Why More Women Are Choosing to Marry Later in Life
Marriage used to follow a predictable script: meet someone in your 20s, get married, start a family. But today, that timeline is shifting—especially for women.
Think Before You Text: How Your Messages Can Shape Custody Outcomes
Your phone holds a record of how you communicate, cooperate, and co-parent.
And in many cases, it speaks louder than your testimony ever will.
Identifying Narcissism During Divorce: What to Watch For and How to Protect Yourself
Narcissists rarely take responsibility. If you’re in the middle of a divorce and questioning your partner’s behavior, it’s critical to understand what narcissism can look like—and how it can affect your case.
Using the BIFF Model with Clients: Takeaways for Lawyers and Law Offices
Bill Eddy’s BIFF for Lawyers offers practical strategies for attorneys dealing with high-conflict clients by promoting clear, calm, and firm communication in emotionally charged situations.
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.
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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.