By: Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. What is a nuptial agreement, and do you need one? While it may not be the most romantic topic, it is one you should have with your partner if you or your partner is wealthy, if either of you has a large inheritance, children from a prior...
Meg Alexander, Esq. A giant myth about property division in a divorce is that all the property you and your spouse have acquired will be split fifty-fifty. This is not the case in Maryland. Maryland is an “equitable distribution” state, which means a judge will...
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 Nelson Garcia, Esq. There are various common misunderstandings about the divorce process that can be labeled as “myths.” I will address here the two most common that I have encountered over the years by far. Myth No. 1: The most prevalent myth is that Courts split...
By Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq., 301.563.6685 Emotionally, divorce is one of the most challenging things a person can go through. On top of the emotional aspects, there are, unfortunately, many other essential issues to contemplate. Fortunately, your attorney’s job is to...
By Mary Ellen Flynn, Attorney at Law In almost all divorce cases I represent, one of the main questions my clients ask me is, “Do I qualify for alimony?” To appropriately answer that question, you first must understand the standards and factors that a...
