When a marriage ends in divorce, it usually, regrettably involves hard decisions and challenging discussions like those regarding the reasonable division of property once shared during the relationship. If you and your spouse are able to be amicable, then you are much more likely to cooperatively divide your assets, debts, and property. Alternatively, if and …
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If you are going through a divorce and need to divide retirement accounts, the answer is most likely YES. QDRO stands for Qualified Domestic Relations Order and is simply a court order that allows the financial institution holding one’s retirement accounts to divide the assets between divorcing spouses. When a couple is going through a …
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When is Divorce a Good Idea? For some people, divorce is the best course of action. Research suggests that many relationships are dysfunctional, unsafe, and unhealthy. When the family dynamic is riddled with physical abuse or emotional abuse, such as when one spouse suffers from untreated addiction, bi-polar disorder, borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, …
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If you are witnessing abuse to your child going on right in front of you, call 911 immediately. However, if your situation is not as immediate, but you have good reason to suspect that your ex is putting your child at risk, here are some steps you can take to protect your child(ren). Call Child Protective Services …
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Presumably, you have spent a lot of time and emotional effort setting up a custody arrangement. If your ex chooses not to follow the custody order, it can be infuriating. There are legal actions that you can pursue to set things right again. Below are few options that you can consider. Sending a letter through …
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It is not uncommon that after a marriage breakup, one of the parents might move out of state with the child(ren). If both parties consent, then there is no problem. This blog addresses those times that one parent moves the child or children without any advanced agreements in place. If your spouse or partner makes …
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There are many reasons that a marriage doesn’t work out. When one of the spouses has a substance abuse problem, this can often be the primary reason for the other spouse to seek a divorce. There are some typical issues that come up in these cases that it is important to understand if this is …
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Are you safe? If you are experiencing domestic violence and you reside in Bethesda or elsewhere in Montgomery County, there are resources for immediate assistance. If this is an emergency call 911 or 240-773-5050. It’s a terrible truth that our most intimate relationships can be the most dangerous, and the month of October is dedicated …
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When going into a marriage or a business in Maryland, it’s a good idea to plan for the worst before it happens. Without forethought, the laws relating to divorce business ownership can cause any number of unwanted outcomes. In my most recent Ask Lloyd feature, Estate and Business Law When Going Through a Divorce, I …
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Maryland takes the rights of grandparents to see their grandchildren so seriously, it’s in the Family Law Code. This isn’t a limitless right, so it does not guarantee that a grandparent can go to court and win legal visitation. The constitution gives Maryland parents the benefit of the doubt when it comes to deciding what …
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