By Peter Casciano Federal Employee Health Benefits premiums are set to jump 8.7% in 2023. What does that mean for Federal Disability Retirement applicants? On September 30, 2022, the Office of Personnel Management announced that there will be a price hike in premiums...
As child custody lawyers in Maryland, we know how challenging it can be for parents to agree on what’s best for their child post-divorce. One of the child custody issues we’re most frequently asked about is whether the court must consider a child’s...
By: Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. Going through a contested divorce isn’t easy. It can take several months to years before it is finalized based on the issues between the spouses. There are many reasons why your divorce could be delayed. Here are 4 factors that will impact...
Andalman and Flynn is proud to sponsor the Charles Koiner Conservancy for Urban Farming’s First Annual Harvest Party Square Dance. Peter Casciano serves on the Board of this wonderful non-profit striving to preserve and manage urban farms that help inspire the next...
Peter Casciano is honored to be invited to speak to the Elder Law Section of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland. Peter Casciano’s presentation will focus on social security disability claims but will also widen the scope to discuss the impact...
By Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. Many think that simply drafting a Will is sufficient to accomplish all their estate planning needs. While doing a Will is an important step, it does not guarantee that all your property will fall into the hands of people you trust. Here is...
By Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. If you own firearms, planning how they will be distributed appropriately upon death is essential. You want to ensure that you are not breaking the law when transferring firearms ownership to a family member or friend. In some instances, you...
By Peter Casciano, Esq. It can be frustrating when the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) denies your application for disability retirement benefits. Fortunately, a denial is not the end of the road for your claim. Here are several steps that you should take in the...
By Molly Friedman, Attorney A common concern we hear from individuals interested in applying for disability retirement benefits is the timeline regarding their separation from federal service. ”If it is evident that my medical condition is impacting my ability to do...
By Mary Ellen Flynn, Attorney For married couples legally separating or divorcing, mediation can be a beneficial option to settle their issues. What is divorce mediation? Divorce mediation is a settlement process in which you and your spouse negotiate and try to agree...
