Protecting Children’s Emotions and Perceptions in Divorce and/or Custody Cases In twelve years of practicing family law, I have never seen a divorce and/or custody case where the children are fully protected throughout the litigation process. It is the saddest part of my practice, a part out of my control - and it only seems…
Domestic violence bills and new laws, Family Law, firearms
Besides Kinky Friedman, it’s a little tough these days taking advice from anyone in Texas. But wonders never cease and today was no exception. Attorney Jamie Spencer of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog finally said it. Calling yourself a Family Law Lawyer is just plain dumb. What that label is really is…
ALL IS NOT FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR: A TALE OF A DEFAULT DIVORCE BY DECEPTION In the previous Family Law blog dated March 8, 2009, this writer discussed the ability to obtain a limited divorce under Maryland law, despite the facts the parties remain in the same home. However, there are certain situations which…
DIVORCE IN MARYLAND WHEN NO ONE WILL WALK OUT THE DOOR In Maryland you can obtain a divorce on the fault grounds of cruelty, adultery or desertion while living in the same house. The Ricketts case in 2006 allowed a limited divorce to go forward on grounds of constructive desertion when the parties were living…
