Just When You Thought It Was Over…
Everyone has something to protect in a divorce, and I have yet to meet a client who doesn’t feel relief when the process is over. Many of those clients, however, …
Why Maryland’s New Augmented Estate Law Means You May Need a Prenup
Maryland’s new Augmented Estate Law was created to enable a surviving spouse, who was not adequately provided for by his/her deceased spouse, to elect to receive a share of substantially …
My Spouse and I Have a Verbal Agreement. What is the Quickest Way to Obtain a Divorce in Maryland?
The short answer is: it depends. Obtaining a divorce in a short marriage with no children and few, if any, assets is very different than a long marriage with children …
U.S. News Ranks 7 Lerch Early Practices Nationally in 2021 Best Law Firms List
U.S. News Ranks 7 Lerch Early Practices Nationally in 2021 Best Law Firms List U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Seven of Lerch, Early & Brewer’s practices are ranked …
Do I have to be physically separated from my spouse in order to start the divorce process in Maryland?
I hear some version of this question from new clients all the time, and the common assumption is the separation clock has to be ticking before you hire an attorney …
You’ve Decided to Mediate Your Divorce. Should You Bring a Lawyer?
You’ve decided to mediate your divorce case. You wisely decided to avoid the expense, acrimony, and uncertainty of a contested court proceeding in favor of a negotiated resolution with the …
Can I Snoop To Figure Out If My Spouse Is A Dog?
In 2020, where we find ourselves spending more time at home with family than in year’s past, it is not uncommon for suspicions to arise between spouses about what or, …
What You Need to Know About Maryland’s Revised Child Support Guidelines
Maryland’s Child Support Guidelines, which are used by the Courts to establish and set child support in most cases in Maryland, had not been substantively adjusted in 10 years. The …
Why You and Your Divorce Attorney Should Develop a Personal Relationship
I’ve always enjoyed the movie Jerry Maguire. Jerry is a sports agent representing Rod Tidwell, a bombastic, energetic, life-loving NFL wide receiver. Part of the appeal of the movie is …
Not All Dollars Are Equal: Which Assets Are Most Valuable in Divorce?
One thing is usually certain in the aftermath of a divorce: You’ll experience a reduction in net worth and in standard of living. This is unavoidable as one household becomes …
Survival 101: Co-parenting and Remote Learning
Out with new backpacks and lunch boxes, and in with Chromebooks and iPads: Fall is here but this year, back to school does not mean back to normal. As the …
Are You a Millennial Thinking about Marriage? Here’s What You Should Know about Divorce
Millennials are causing a 24% rate in decline in the divorce rate, according to Business Insider. There are a few reasons for this statistic like waiting longer to get married, …