Sharing a home together with your spouse, no matter how long you were married, can bring up a fundamental question during a divorce. That is, “who gets the home?” It is not uncommon for both parties to want a home or for only one party to want to retain the home after a divorce. However,… Continue reading When Neither Spouse Wants The Home After Divorce
Divorce can mean many different things. It can mean a new and fresh start to life, an improved quality of life, or a new adventure. Getting to these anticipated outcomes can be challenging, especially when starting over and reestablishing yourself. Specifically, what happens to the basic tangible possessions you need that were once shared? Often,… Continue reading What To Do About Basic Marital Items During Divorce?
Child custody battles are often emotionally charged and legally complex, especially in Washington, D.C., where unique laws and regulations come into play. One crucial aspect of D.C. family law that can significantly impact custody decisions is the concept of “intrafamily offense.” This article will explore what intrafamily offenses are, their legal implications, and how they… Continue reading Child Custody in DC: Understanding Intrafamily Offenses and Their Impact
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally charged process, often complicated by issues of trust and financial transparency. In Maryland, as in many states, fraud during divorce proceedings is a serious concern that can significantly impact the fair distribution of marital assets. This article explores various types of fraud commonly encountered in Maryland divorces, provides… Continue reading Types of Fraud in Maryland Divorces: Detection, Prevention, and Legal Recourse
When considering an award of alimony – or spousal support – Maryland and DC courts will evaluate and consider many factors including the “standard of living” of the spouses in question. See, for example, See Md. Fam. Law Code, § 11-106(b). In that statutory provision, there are about eleven other factors that courts are to consider… Continue reading Maryland/DC High Net Worth Divorces: What is “Standard of Living?”
This article appeared in the October-November 2021 issue of Entrepreneur, Forbes and Fortune magazines. The Law Offices of Thomas Stahl protects the rights of couples and their families in Central Maryland and Washington, D.C. Thomas Stahl never planned to become a family law attorney. His second career—as a passionate legal advocate focused on effective representation… Continue reading Planning Matters
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