Resources

Mar 12, 2017

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

One serious issue which arises when certain couples are facing divorce is that of their immigration status and residency. With controversial immigration laws and executive orders now seemingly leading the news cycle every day, one has to wonder how this affects couples who are separated or divorcing, and if there are major changes afoot here as well.

Mar 5, 2017

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

For couples who don’t have a child together and are preparing for divorce, they may have thought that there was no reason to consider “custody” issues. However, pet owners would disagree with that, and increasingly dog ownership is becoming an issue with separations and divorces.

Jan 14, 2017

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Some of the most heated debates and discussions that have surfaced in the final weeks of President Obama’s presidency, and the beginning of President Trump’s, have centered around healthcare, and the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA, commonly known as Obamacare). As it relates to the world of family law and divorce, one area of interest then is how this could impact healthcare for children of divorcing or divorced couples, if at all.

Oct 31, 2016

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Presidential Election 2016 Trump vs. Clinton & Its Family Law Impact: As November 8th approaches, it seems like most Americans are eager for the Presidential election and its chaotic race and news cycle to be finished. We certainly don’t plan to interject political leanings or opinions into this discussion, but rather, we do think it’s important to quickly analyze whether or not the election and its result will have an impact on family law issues.

Sep 21, 2016

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Analyzing the Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Divorce Based on Laws in Montgomery County: Say it isn’t so Brangelina! If Brad and Angelina are calling it quits, then which couple in Hollywood can make it? But if this is the end of the Brangelina era, there are likely many issues to be resolved in their divorce.

Sep 21, 2016

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Changing Attitudes About Divorce Could Affect Politics: Cultural norms pertaining to marriage and divorce have certainly shifted in the United States over the last several decades. But would the United States elect a President who has been divorced? The public has historically expected the leader of the free world to be beyond reproach, although that is seldom if ever the case.

Jul 8, 2016

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions for Maryland Child Support One of the most pressing issues at hand during a divorce and child custody case is child support, which is why it’s important to learn more about it. Here, we’ll provide a list of answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about child support in Maryland.

Jul 8, 2016

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Understanding What Gets Accounted for with a Child Custody Decision in Maryland When you’re in the midst of a divorce and have children, then of course one of the most important issues at stake is child custody. Therefore, it’s important to understand what the court will actually use to determine child custody cases in Maryland.

Apr 12, 2016

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Financial Assets Discovery in Divorce Cases: Often times in a divorce case, you may not have a full understanding of your spouse’s financial condition. Here, I’ll explain briefly the discovery process and how you can protect yourself if your spouse tries to hide assets.

Apr 12, 2016

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Maryland Absolute Divorce: Grounds & Details In order to file for Absolute Divorce in Maryland, you first need to meet the statutorily required grounds.  These most common grounds are Mutual Consent, twelve month separation, cruelty and abuse, adultery, and constructive desertion.