Mediation is a process where I assist separating or already separated couples to identify the issues that require resolution, and facilitate respectful conversations about how they may resolve those issues. Mediation avoids adversarial and demeaning litigation. Rather than battling it out in court, the parties commit to reaching a resolution that keeps control of the […]
What is a Collaborative Divorce?
The Collaborative Process is a form of dispute resolution which focuses on the family’s future with the goal of reaching an out-of-court settlement. The participants commit to resolving their family’s issues without the threat of court litigation. Rather than hiring attorneys whose focus is on “winning at all costs,” the participants hire attorneys specially trained […]
Does My Premarital and Inherited Property Automatically Go to Me When I Get Divorced in Maryland?
The short answer is YES, however, the burden is on the spouse who is making a claim that property owned by him or her is premarital or inherited property, to provide documentary or some other evidentiary proof that the asset is in fact premarital or inherited. So, if a dispute exists regarding whether the participate […]
Does Marital Property Get Divided 50/50 in Maryland?
Maryland law indicates that marital property be divided equitably, which may not necessarily be equally. Equitably means answering the following question: what is a fair division of marital property based upon all of the circumstances and facts affecting this couple? Considerations of what factors play a part in deciding what is fair and equitable are […]
The Collaborative Divorce Process – A Roadmap
The Collaborative Divorce Process is unknown to many people, including attorneys and clients alike. If you know that you want to divorce in a way that restructures your family but does not destroy it, the collaborative process may be the right one for you. But, you may wonder, what does the process entail? Here are […]
