When faced withe the question: Can we Live Together and Get Divorced in Maryland? The answer is Yes! Maryland does not require a married couple to be separated to get...
The Collaborative Divorce process is a client-centered form of alternative dispute resolution, which enables clients, with the help of their attorneys and supporting professionals, to create positive outcomes in a...
Collaborative Divorce is a process for separating or divorcing that allows parties to justly and equitably resolve their differences and avoid the necessity of going to court. Throughout the process,...
According to statistics, 95% of all divorce cases in the United States are now settled out-of-court. For those who have not gone through the divorce process, it’s easy to hear...
The first step in any discussion on how to divide assets, starts with identifying which assets are marital. One common question that arises when dividing assets during a Maryland divorce...
What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)? Alternative Dispute Resolution, also known as ADR, is a way for settling disputes without litigation. A few examples of ADR are mediation, collaborative law,...
Child support is a right that belongs to the child. Therefore, both parents have a legal duty to support their children based on their ability to provide that support. In...
Maryland recently enacted new requirements for parents involved in custody litigation. The court recognizes that parents, even those going through litigation, are in the best position to decide what is...
As we continue to do our part in social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, it certainly is the time to take on those do-it-yourself (DIY) projects that you may have...
One of the most commonly asked questions we get at Jacobson Family Law is: Can I get divorced without going to court? Most people assume that you have to go...