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No matter the relationship, divorce takes time and money, and attorney fees can be one of the most significant hits a person can take in the process. This makes a do-it-yourself divorce seem really attractive. After all, the Maryland Courts have instructions and forms...
Divorce is never easy, and it rarely occurs without hard feelings on both sides. While a divorce cannot become final in Maryland without court approval, the path to this approval does not have to be an expensive court trial. One alternative to trial is mediation...
If you are contemplating divorce in Maryland, you’ve probably spent a lot of time thinking about your unique situation and wondering how the process will go for you. Aside from the emotional aspects of the end of a relationship, every couple has a wide variety of...
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...
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 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...
With over 25 years of experience practicing law in Maryland, Lloyd Malech has acquired a vast array of knowledge that he now wants to share with you. In his new “Ask Lloyd” series, he will take questions submitted to him at his email – lloyd@malechlaw.com. To protect...
Very carefully. There are few choices that carry as much importance as choosing the right divorce attorney. Selecting the right divorce attorney is critical because the outcome of your divorce may have repercussions that affect the rest of your life. You should...