I’ve Had It! How Soon Can I File for Absolute Divorce in Maryland?
This is one of the most common questions I get from clients. In order to decide how soon you can file for divorce, we have to determine if you are eligible …
Preparing to Appear Before a Court When You Are Remote
Appearing before a judge during COVID-19 when courts are taking certain precautions to avoid in-person hearings can be a source of additional stress and apprehension. As a client or self-represented …
Steps To Protect Your Inheritance And Gifts Received From Third Parties
Did you know that, if handled correctly, your inheritance and individual gifts from third parties are non-marital property? Many people received inheritances and gifts from their families during their marriage. In …
How to Manage Stress During Your Divorce
Few events in life pack a bigger emotional gut punch than separation or divorce. Before, during, and after the legal process, you should expect to experience denial, anger, bargaining, and …
Facebook and Divorce: Can You Delete Your Account?
Social media accounts, including Facebook, have become an almost universal way for people to stay connected with friends and family, to share updates about their lives, and to catch up …
Welcome to Your Source for Divorce Law
The Divorce/Family Law Group at Lerch, Early & Brewer is proud to present our new Divorce Law Source blog. In an age where Google searches and web browsing are the …
Five Things You Should Know About Divorce Mediation During COVID-19
Five Things You Should Know About Divorce Mediation During COVID-19 With access to Courts limited during COVID-19, mediation is one of the few avenues families can pursue to resolve their …
Mediation, Arbitration Offer Paths Around Closed Courts
Mediation, Arbitration Offer Paths Around Closed Courts Break-ups, family discord, custody and financial disputes do not stop because there is a pandemic; to the contrary, there is evidence that the …
CARES Act Offers Short-Term Financial Relief via Tax-Favored Loans from Retirement
CARES Act Offers Short-Term Financial Relief via Tax-Favored Loans from Retirement Certain individuals may be able to divert up to $100,000 from their retirement account, without penalty, to get through …
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2020 Washington DC Super Lawyers List
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2020 Washington DC Super Lawyers List Multiple Lerch Early attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 Washington, DC Super Lawyers and “Rising Stars” lists. Super …
Financial Friction: How COVID-19 is Disrupting Divorce, Alimony and Child Support Considerations
Financial Friction: How COVID-19 is Disrupting Divorce, Alimony and Child Support Considerations The coronavirus pandemic is causing financial hardships for many, especially those who are in the middle of a …
How do Stay at Home Orders Affect Custody?
How do Stay at Home Orders Affect Custody? Coronavirus-fueled Stay at Home orders have raised serious questions from people and families who share access of minor children. How will the …