BDBF News and Legal Updates

For parents who are separating, the fight over custody is often the most contentious. And some are willing to commit all their resources in an effort to maximize their time with a child (or minimize the other parent’s time). But taking a “scorched earth” approach to a custody fight can be counter-productive. The Cost of...

Bulman Dunie Partner Meg Rosan recently presented to the Family Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association “10 Tips for Resolving a Custody Case”. As a mediator, court-appointed best interest attorney, and a top 100 attorney in Maryland, Meg regularly litigates, negotiates, and resolves custody disputes. If you are an attorney or if you...

We recently updated you on the evolution of Maryland law to expedite the finalization of divorces, including the gradual removal of the requirement for a one-year separation. And now the District of Columbia has decided to follow suit. Specifically, the D.C. Council has passed a law eliminating the separation requirement. Congress is expected to approve...

It’s always been difficult to negotiate the finances around a separation. A family has grown accustomed to the expenses of one residence and suddenly the same amount of combined family income must support two residences. But in today’s economic climate, the increased cost associated with a separation has grown to record levels. The Problem Typically,...

The holiday season can be a difficult time, especially for clients in the midst of a custody dispute. Here, Bulman Dunie partner and chair of our family law and mediation practice groups, Meg Rosan, offers five tips for resolving a custody case. Tip 1 – Don’t Insist On Trying Your Case Before a Judge Unless It’s...

Clients often experience a mix of emotions as they prepare for an initial consultation with a divorce attorney. Among them is fear of the unknown. What will my consultation with my divorce attorney be like? What should I do beforehand to prepare? Read on as family law partner, Meg Rosan, explains 5 things you should...

Our family law clients know all too well that even after a divorce trial ends, child support obligations and negotiations can continue. Clients often come to us seeking to modify or terminate their child support obligation. Sometimes clients come to us standing accused of missing support payments because they assume their child support obligation has...