Maryland Court Decision Addresses Fate of Pre-Embryos in Divorce
After years of painful setbacks, Jocelyn and Joshua successfully produced three viable pre-embryos (fertilized eggs not yet implanted in the womb) through in vitro fertilization (IVF). After one miscarriage and …
Lerch Early’s Legal Update | May 2024
Employment FTC Bans Non-Competes — Now What? On Tuesday, April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule, which would effectively ban most post-employment non-compete agreements. Lawsuits have already been filed …
Summer is the Time to Separate – for Your Kids’ Sake
Married couples that are contemplating separation or divorce often want to put off thinking about the future during the summer and instead get in that pre-planned Disney trip with their …
D.C. Passes New Law Authorizing Divorces with NO Waiting Period and Expanding Relief Available to Spouses
While many of us were struggling to keep recent New Year’s resolutions going, new laws went into effect on January 26, 2024, that altered the landscape of divorce in the …
Neemi B. Patel
Overview Neemi Patel is a family law attorney who skillfully guides clients through the legal process in domestic matters in Maryland. Armed with a passion for supporting survivors of domestic …
Margaret J. McKinney
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Mary R. Likos
Overview Mary Likos is a family law attorney who represents clients in child custody, child support, alimony, and complex financial matters in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Mary brings …
Divorce Attorney Erin Kopelman Talks Separation/Divorce in The Knot
In “What’s the Difference Between Separation and Divorce?” on theknot.com, Erin Kopelman is quoted about the difference between marital separation agreements and their pros and cons. “Even if your state …
No Need to Hit Record: Your Smartphone is Tracking You (and Your Spouse)
Since the dawn of cell phones, partners in domestic disputes who suspect their spouse is cheating on them want to see their partner’s phone records. They want to know who …
Divorce Attorney Erin Kopelman Recognized in JD Supra’s 2024 Reader’s Choice Awards
Divorce Attorney and Principal Erin Kopelman has been recognized as a top author in JD Supra’s 2024 Readers Choice Awards. Kopelman is included as one of the Top 10 authors …
DC’s New Ground For Divorce and Legal Separation – There’s No Waiting Period and No Separation is Required
DC has long been a no-fault jurisdiction when it comes to divorce and legal separation. However, both required a period of separation – until now. The grounds for divorce and …
Location 101: A Comparison of Grounds for Divorce in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
When it comes to getting divorced in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. where you live can make a huge difference in what it takes to start a divorce case. Recently, …
