Category: family law

In 2023, the District of Columbia amended its divorce laws to make divorce even easier to obtain. Under the old law, a couple could obtain a divorce if they were The new law eliminates both of these waiting periods. Now, D.C. couples can get divorced without a waiting period by simply stating that they no longer wish… Continue reading Divorce in D.C. Now Easier: New Law Eliminates Waiting Period And Any Ground For Divorce

Some think that evidence is only important in a divorce proceeding if your case goes to trial. That is a myth since evidence is important in “working up” a divorce case in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Most divorce cases settle long before trial, and collecting and marshaling evidence is the most crucial means of bringing the parties to an… Continue reading Maryland/D.C. Divorce: The Importance of Evidence

Filing for divorce in Maryland or the District of Columbia is usually pretty stressful. Dissolving one’s marriage is momentous, emotional, and, for obvious reasons, life-changing. The legal process is also strange and unfamiliar and can be a source of worry. As such, it can be helpful to understand what to expect during the first few weeks… Continue reading Maryland/D.C. Divorce: What to Expect In The First Weeks After Filing For Divorce

Most divorce cases settle long before a full trial is conducted by the divorce court. Indeed, studies show that more than three-fourths of divorce cases are “uncontested.” This means that the spouses are not disputing a major aspect of the divorce — like custody, alimony, property division, etc. — and are in basic agreement about everything. Moreover,… Continue reading Examples of When It May Be Best to Go To Trial in a Maryland/D.C. Divorce 

First, cooperate with your spouse. If you want to get a divorce in Maryland or the District of Columbia as quickly as possible, cooperation is the easiest way to make that happen. The second key to getting your divorce as quickly as possible is hiring experienced and top-rated Maryland and DC divorce attorneys like those at The… Continue reading How Do I Get A Maryland/D.C. Divorce Fast?

Divorce is the legal process whereby a marriage is dissolved. Indeed, the final result of a divorce proceeding is obtaining an Order of Dissolution of Marriage. Dissolving a marriage is, however, a complicated process since, while married, the couple intertwines their lives, finances, property, and affections. Thus, a divorce proceeding in Maryland and the District of… Continue reading Divorce Laws 101: What is Divorce in Maryland and D.C.?

It is possible to obtain a Maryland or District of Columbia divorce without hiring a divorce and family law attorney. However, there are many good reasons for avoiding a do-it-yourself (“DIY”) divorce. As an initial matter, cost is the most common reason that divorcing couples consider DIY divorces. However, hiring Maryland/D.C. divorce attorneys is not that expensive,… Continue reading Maryland and D.C. Divorce: Do I Need A Divorce and Family Law Attorney?