Obtaining a divorce can be a long, contentious and expensive process. However, if you and your spouse are able to communicate in a respectful manner throughout the process, then there are many benefits to using mediation instead of litigation to … Continue reading
The Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ rating is the highest possible rating for an attorney for both ethical standards and legal ability. This rating represents the pinnacle of professional excellence. It is achieved only after an attorney has been reviewed and recommended … Continue reading
Parties can engage in mediation either by way of their voluntary agreement or as the result of a Court Order. In family law cases, court ordered mediation generally addresses the issues of custody and access for the children. Once in … Continue reading
There are many considerations when working on a seasonal child custody and access schedule. Let’s take a look at some of the different ways you may arrange the schedule around key holidays and vacation times. Whatever you decide, specificity is … Continue reading
Going through the divorce process will generate some highly stressful situations. According to Single Parent Magazine, there are 13.6 million single parents in the United States. Let’s take a look at some of the top stressors and tools for coping, … Continue reading
There is precious little comfort for a child whose family is going through a divorce. As parents it is your job to make the transition as smooth as possible for your child. This can be difficult, especially when each parent … Continue reading
During mediation, a neutral third party serves as an intermediary between parties involved in a conflict or in our case, divorce. Mediation is an assisted negotiation. It is informal, confidential, and voluntary. Silverstein & Ostovitz, a Maryland family law firm, … Continue reading