By Molly Friedman, Attorney As occurs each year, the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSPRS) has announced the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) rate. The COLA rate of 4.698% becomes effective July 1, 2022. This is a noticeable increase from the...
By Matthew DeGioia, Attorney On May 12, 2022, the “Employee Retiree Access to Justice Act” was introduced in both chambers of Congress. If enacted, the new bill would have significant implications for Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability claimants who are...
By: Mary Ellen Flynn, Attorney All parents have to decide what camps, activities, and vacations their children will have during summer break. But for parents that are no longer together and share custody, these decisions can be a source of conflict and tension. These...
by Peter Casciano, Attorney It may be counter-intuitive for some, but a successful disability retirement claim contains evidence that your job performance is suffering in some way. Said another way, your medical condition must be hindering your ability to do your job...
By: Mary Ellen Flynn, Attorney Sometimes, dishonest spouses going through a separation and divorce, especially when there are allegations of cheating or those with significant wealth, take steps to hide assets. A critical part of going through a divorce is the...
by Meg Alexander, Attorney You may be at the point where you have moved past thoughts of “should I get divorced” and are now contemplating “how and when do I get divorced.” If so, it is only natural to question whether you should file for divorce before your spouse or...
By Matthew DeGioia, Attorney In a world where an internet search allows you to gain basic knowledge about anything at the click of a button, many people wonder why they should still pay a lawyer to assist them with estate planning. After all, why pay for a lawyer when...
by Mary Ellen Flynn, Attorney While most people are familiar with custody agreements for children, you may be surprised to learn that a similar custody arrangement can also exist for the furry members of the family: your pets. A “Pet Custody Agreement” is a contract...
by Mary Ellen Flynn, Attorney At the beginning of a divorce process, preparing yourself for child custody issues can seem daunting and scary. How child custody is decided and how it works is likely new to you, and, unfortunately, there are widespread misconceptions...
by Molly Friedman, Attorney Most federal employees are covered by the Federal Employee Retirement System, known as FERS. FERS-covered employees may qualify for disability retirement benefits if they can prove they are medically unable to do their job. Federal...
