by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes
People often ask us what they need to bring to their first family law consultation. While it’s not necessary to bring anything to your divorce, child custody, or adoption consultation, there are some things you can bring that will be helpful. This post will list them. Most of the information I need to know will...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 3 minutes
A pre-nuptial agreement is a common method of making sure certain things in life stay the way you want if your marriage ends in divorce. We discussed their importance in a previous blog post you can read here. Typically, a pre-nup deals with marital assets. Since divorce is such a painful and emotional legal process,...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Recently a male client seeking a consultation on divorce and child custody asked if a father has a real shot at getting custody over the mother. My response was “of course!” This person did not seem convinced and asked, “Well, what about mothers being considered the better provider? Isn’t that how Maryland determines custody?” No....
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 5 minutes
If you are reading this post, you have probably received a letter or email from me with documents attached called Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents. This is your first homework assignment in your family law case. This happens in many family law cases. In fact, it is common in almost any litigation case...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 5 minutes
There are some family law cases that are not contested. This means the parties are able to address the issues and come to an arrangement or an agreement that works for both of them. These cases are said to be “uncontested.” However, you still have to present evidence at a hearing. The court cannot just...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Now, right before the busy marriage season starts, is a good time to bring up this tough topic. Nobody likes to think of divorce before a marriage. But face facts – 50% of marriages end up that way. It is a realistic possibility for anyone. So. Got your prenuptial agreement? People think of marriage as...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes
You don’t ever want your divorce to make the news. Frankly, that is a good general goal to have in any legal proceeding. A recent news item out of Philadelphia (where else?) provides an excellent example of how NOT to handle marital property disputes during your divorce. Read on to find out how you SHOULD...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 5 minutes
It’s that time again! Many families are gearing up for gift-giving, turkey cutting and coordinating their family photos. But some families are trying to figure out which parent gets what time with their children. Disputes over visitation are very common around the holidays. When parents no longer share a household, it becomes difficult to figure out...
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