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Not all marriages end in flames. For some couples, the relationship reaches a finish, and yet they continue to get along well enough for the separation and divorce to be resolved without going through a messy divorce trial in Family Court. In Maryland, collaborative...
As if divorce weren’t unpleasant enough, there are tax consequences that need to be considered from the time of separation through the finalized divorce and thereafter. Some of the issues are actual benefits, but it’s important to be aware of how the taxman will be...
When you file for divorce, it would be nice to think you’ve seen the last of your former spouse. Unfortunately, as your life goes on some aspects of marital life can linger if they aren’t tended to specifically. Your family law attorney should provide you with...
The movies and tv portray the holidays as a joyful time of celebration, ritual, friends and family. Unfortunately, these can also be the darkest times for people, especially when their family situation has become intolerable, or a divorce or separation has already...
When going into a marriage or a business in Maryland, it’s a good idea to plan for the worst before it happens. Without forethought, the laws relating to divorce business ownership can cause any number of unwanted outcomes. In my most recent Ask Lloyd feature, Estate...
You’ve made the decision that your marriage has run its course. With certain exceptions, by law divorce in Maryland requires that the couple live separate and apart for 12 months prior to filing for divorce. So this means someone has to move out of the marital home....
When it comes to family law issues like divorce and custody, the stakes are high, and you want to have the best possible representation. But how do you know if you’ve found the champion who will see you through this difficult situation? It’s important to interview...
In the most recent edition of Ask Lloyd, Coach Alex Ray joined Lloyd to talk about personal coaching. Coach Alex has developed a unique approach to developing self-confidence in his LGBTQIA+ clients, using coaching methods to help them work through insecurity and...
In 2021, I started a series called Ask Lloyd to answer questions and take some of the mystery out of the law. Over the decades of work with clients, I have learned a lot about the common hopes, fears and questions that come up in family law. I’ve also learned about...
When the opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges was handed down by the Supreme Court in June of 2015 legalizing same-sex partnerships in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, it also solidified June as Pride Month for LGBTQ + individuals. With marriage equality, a new...