The battle over 128 overnights has ended! Many divorcing parents in Maryland fought to obtain 128 overnights of access to a child per year. Having 128 overnights meant that a parent was deemed to have “shared custody” for child support calculations. Less than 128 overnights meant…

Many families have adjusted their lives during the COVID-19 crisis to accommodate the demands of virtual learning for children and parents working from home. We hear from our clients that parents are dividing their custodial time differently to accommodate the unique demands of life during…

This past summer, BDBF partner Meg Rosan was featured in an episode of “Getting Real” with Veronica Jennings, Esq. of Foley Hoag. The “Getting Real” podcast generates dialogue around the impact of COVID-19 on business operations, including business relationships, and professional boundaries. In her interview, Meg…

What do you do if your loved one appears unable to make decisions for himself/herself? Is a guardianship necessary? Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon question posed to Bulman Dunie attorneys. What Is a Guardianship and When Is It Available? Guardianship is only available where there…

A number of BDBF attorneys have joined the flood of folks around the world who have found a ray of light during the COVID epidemic by welcoming new four-legged friends into our houses. Dan Shaivitz and his family brought home Ellie, a boxer puppy.  Ellie…

As we age, the adage “you can’t take it with you” begins to hit home. Indeed, many of our estate planning clients consider inter vivos (during lifetime) gifts to family members as part of their estate planning. Let’s bust three of the most common myths that exist about…

Super Lawyers is a list of outstanding lawyers published annually as a resource for attorneys and consumers. Attorneys selected for Super Lawyers are selected based upon a peer-nomination and independent vetting process using 12 indicators of professional achievement. The list is limited to 5% of Maryland-licensed…

Whenever there is a change to estate tax laws, it can be particularly consequential to our clients. Assets that comprise a Decedent’s (deceased person’s) “taxable estate” are assets considered under the Decedent’s control as of the date of his/her death. Assets under a Decedent’s control and…

Our local courts have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways designed to protect the public, and Court staff, while continuing operations as much as reasonably and safely possible. This has resulted in delayed case resolution in some instances, and we expect…

The COVID-19 epidemic has impacted every business around the globe, and Bulman Dunie is no exception.  We are proud of how the firm readily adapted to a new normal to continue serving our clients while ensuring the safety of our clients and staff. The firm…