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Oct 31, 2022

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

The issue of child custody is typically an extremely emotional issue for both parents as they go through the divorce process. While the court is primarily focused on the best interests of the child, it is generally recognized that the healthiest situation, in most cases, is for both parents to be able to interact with and raise the child. Bethesda child custody attorney Brandon Bernstein can help you navigate this area with knowledge and tact. 

Sep 30, 2022

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Going through a divorce is often extremely emotionally challenging and draining. And, in many cases, it causes significant financial challenges as well. If you’ve been ordered by the court to pay alimony to your spouse, it can be disruptive to your budget and lifestyle. Paying alimony to your ex-spouse can be a difficult, ongoing financial obligation. Though it typically doesn’t go on forever, as the purpose of alimony in most cases is to help non-earning spouses become financially independent, it can seem like it. 

Aug 31, 2022

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

There’s no lack of stories on the news or the internet about divorce statistics in America. Divorce has become a way of life not only in America but around the world.  One major statistic is that divorce has been on the decline in the U.S. over the past decade. Some people speculate this is both due to people marrying later and fewer people marrying overall.  

Jul 29, 2022

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Family law typically covers such legal areas as divorce, divorce mediation, separation agreements, property distribution, child custody, alimony, child support, and prenuptial agreements. Even under the best of circumstances, these are charged issues and the parties can sometimes react very strongly, particularly when testifying in a courtroom.

Jun 30, 2022

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Divorce is a difficult situation for all parties. People think and hope that their marital vows will last forever, but that’s often not the reality. What are the first steps when you or your spouse decide it’s time to exit the marriage? In Maryland, these are the options:

May 31, 2022

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

In general, divorce mediation will help you resolve your issues with your spouse so that you can then file for an uncontested divorce. The process seeks to turn what is typically a confrontational process into a “win-win” situation. The core principle of mediation is self-determination. 

Feb 1, 2022

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

An Evolving Landscape & New Challenges, Pandemic Related & Otherwise, Impacting the World of Divorce for Men Men and women face different challenges when heading into a divorce, and in terms of divorce for men, the perception by many has long been that they are at a disadvantage in such scenarios. It seems that the odds of achieving the most desired results in terms of big ticket issues such as child custody and child support, as well as alimony, place men at a disadvantage; or at least this is the way the topic is often presented in movies and television shows.

Feb 1, 2022

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Increased rates of divorce and separation, among overall increased stress and household challenges, continues impacting families Few people imagined the country and the world would still be coping with the Covid-19 pandemic after two years, but it’s become a constant presence in almost everyone’s life. That lengthy period of time has also allowed for the evaluation of the pandemic’s impact, which we see in terms of cases, deaths, and hospitalizations, not to mention on its economic impact, but there’s also a real and ongoing negative impact on mental health.

Jan 20, 2022

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Understand your Finances This may seem pretty basic, but I speak with people who are pursuing a divorce and have almost no information about their shared financial situation. There are a lot of situations where financial information is not known or shared between spouses. A few key items to understand, or at least have general numbers around include:

Sep 9, 2021

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

High Assets & Complex Spousal Support Situations Asset Protection for Maryland Business Owners If you are facing a divorce, you are likely concerned about the impact it will have on your financially.  If you are a business owner, you have to think about how the divorce and subsequent asset division will affect you both personally and in your business.  In most cases, Maryland would consider a business owned by one spouse a marital asset, and it’s therefore subject to equitable distribution.