Archive: Family Law

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...

The grounds for divorce available in Maryland have been expanding in recent years and, effective October 1, 2023, they expand even further. Where Things Stand Now Before October 1, 2023, spouses could  seek a divorce without any waiting period, without a declared reason for doing so, but only if all issues of custody, support, and...

In last month’s newsletter, we announced the opening of a new practice group at Bulman Dunie: the Mediation Practice Group. This month, we kick off the first in a series of articles answering some of the most asked questions about the mediation process. When we recommend our clients consider mediation in their case, one of...

We are excited to announce the opening of a new practice group at Bulman Dunie: the Mediation Practice Group. Partner Meg Rosan will lead our new practice area. Meg can assist both represented and unrepresented parties in the negotiation of parenting plans, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, agreements regarding support, and financial settlements. Meg...

It is often difficult for divorcing couples to decide how to divide their shared pets. In both Maryland and the District of Columbia, pets are viewed under the law as “property” – just another asset to be divided along with the wedding silver. Unlike other property, the value of a pet can be difficult, if not...

In a recent Maryland appellate case, a husband was ordered to make a lump sum payment of $7 Million to his ex-wife for engaging in adultery, which led to the dissolution of the marriage. Here we provide some information about the case, and when couples might consider a postnuptial agreement (a “post-nup”). What Is a “Post-nup”? A...

In the last few weeks, parents across the country have navigated an emotional and logistical whirlwind.  Sometimes tear-filled, often stressful, we’re talking about moving your kids into college. Parents almost always remember the dorm essentials – laptop, sheets, mini-fridge, storage cubes, desk lamp, whiteboard, and decorations. Often lost in the process is the realization that...