“Can I divorce my disabled spouse?” is a question we hear more often than people expect — and the short answer is yes. A spouse’s disability, on its own, is…
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Substance abuse and custody cases are some of the hardest matters we handle at Jacobson Family Law — not because the law is unclear, but because the stakes are so…
Back-to-school season brings a lot of emotions for any family. For co-parents navigating two households, it can also bring a fresh round of logistical headaches — and sometimes, conflict. Who…
Divorce marks the end of one chapter — but life keeps moving. A new job opportunity. A family support system in another state. A fresh start in a different city….
When parents separate or divorce, one of the most critical decisions they face is determining a custody schedule that works for their children. A custody schedule — sometimes called a…
Divorce changes a lot of things — including what family vacations look like. For many parents, the idea of taking a trip together after divorce comes from a genuinely good…
Same-sex marriage has been legal in Maryland since 2013 — two years before the Supreme Court’s landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision made it the law of the land nationwide. And…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to reflect on emotional wellbeing, reduce stigma, and encourage people to seek the support they need. And for those navigating divorce,…
Something is shifting in how Maryland couples are choosing to end their marriages — and it is not subtle. Courtrooms are still an option. They are just no longer the…
By now, you’ve probably heard of Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden. It’s been on every bestseller list, Oprah covered it, Netflix snapped up the film rights with Gwyneth Paltrow…