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1. 69% of Divorces are Initiated by Women 2. Divorce Rate is Highest Among Those with Some College Education 3. Divorce rate in U.S. is decreasing, but it’s because the overall number of people getting married has declined. 4. Increase in “Grey” divorce: Largest...
The effects of the pandemic that paralyzed our nation in March are still being felt in ripples that are hard to quantify, even beyond the effects that economists have been tracking since the quarantining of a nation. The impact on families, especially those who are...
Elizabeth Ross, law partner at BSGR, discusses the process and importance of estate planning and making a will with Librarian Alice Zent from Loudoun County Public Library. She also talks about her participation in the Wills for Heroes program in Loudoun County. Wills...
We are living under circumstances none of us could have predicted just a few months ago, and though we are all doing our best to abide by all regulations and social distancing protocols, life still does go on, regardless of the limits we currently have on our...
It is no surprise that divorce can be a stressful time for anyone who experiences it. The stress of divorce can be mitigated however, if you and your spouse are good candidates for mediation. Meditation in divorce is when a neutral third party is brought in to guide...
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...
One of the first things that will happen when you find yourself faced with a divorce, is well-meaning friends and relatives will offer advice about what you should do and how you should do it. While their intentions are always good, you should not base any critical...
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...
Every situation leading to a divorce is unique; comparing one person’s experience to another is not recommended. However, there is definitely a right and a wrong way to proceed. There are a few common mistakes that can be avoided in an effort to make the process run...