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
You have made the tough decision to end your marriage. Now you face the challenging task of explaining this decision to your children. What do you say? How do you begin? When should you tell them? These are all valid … 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
As you and your ex-spouse work through divorce details, one of the toughest challenges will be maintaining a united front for your children. Successfully navigating how to remain involved in your child’s everyday life requires long-term diligence, but the results … 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