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Parents who go through a divorce must consider how they will raise their children. Unlike childless couples who part ways, people who share children still have to communicate. This is often the most challenging part of co-parenting. Being respectful when you’re...
When you go through a divorce and realize that you may have to pay your spouse support, it can be extremely frustrating. While you understand that they need support for one reason or another, the reality is that having to pay support does keep you tied to your...
For many people, the idea of a prenuptial agreement is strange and something that they've never even contemplated. For others, it's a way to protect themselves in case things didn't work out with their partner. A good prenup can be hard to create, however, without...
Those who practice family law are involved in the most personal and emotional areas of their client’s lives, as well as the some of the most delicate areas of the law: the creation and the untangling of complex family relationships. An attorney who specializes in...
It’s never too late to begin again. Sometimes by choice, and sometimes that choice is made for us. Unfortunately, deciding to divorce after the age of 50 falls into both of these categories. According to the National Center for Family & Marriage Research, the...
Beckman Schmalzle Georgelas & Ross law firm celebrates opening in Downtown Frederick, Maryland Join Downtown Frederick Partnership in celebrating the grand opening of Beckman Schmalzle Georgelas & Ross PLC at 15 N Court St during an official ribbon cutting...
Divorce is an emotionally traumatic time even when you and your partner are striving to reach an amicable dissolution to your marriage. When children are involved, emotions can be heightened. Unlike assets you are able to divide, children are not equally divisible,...
If you find yourself in circumstances that put your safety or the safety and well-being of your loved ones into question, you may have the legal recourse of a protective order. This document is issued by a judge and will protect you from violence or threat that could...
Arriving at the decision to divorce is never easy; we understand there are many ripples to consider in your life and the lives of those your love, but when the decision is made, it’s best to take a moment and evaluate what is the best approach to take for both the...
Divorce options include mediation and collaborative divorce. You may be aware that there are different options for obtaining a divorce, but have questions about what they are and what each process entails. Mediation is a familiar alternative to litigating a divorce,...