Resources

Feb 19, 2016

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Understanding Maryland Mutual Consent Divorce Requirements On October 1st, 2015 a new law went into effect that allows some parties going through a divorce to potentially avoid proving fault grounds or establishing the twelve month separation period. The new Maryland “mutual consent” grounds require that the parties have an agreement that resolves all issues arising out of their marriage, that the parties have no minor children in common, that neither party moves to set aside the agreement, and that both parties appear at the final divorce hearing.

Dec 16, 2015

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

At the Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein, we believe that for some individuals, there may be a better path than the traditional courtroom divorce. Those proceedings can drag out, costing you time and money, not to mention exacting an emotional toll, with increasing stress and aggravation.

Oct 29, 2015

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

The Maryland General Assembly passed an important update to Maryland divorce laws which went into effect earlier this month, as of October 1st, 2015. The update is actually in the form of an addition of a new grounds for absolute divorce in Maryland, that of “Mutual Consent”. Here, we’ll explain what Mutual Consent is, how it works, and whom it may apply to in Maryland.

Aug 13, 2015

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Divorces Lead to Health Risks and Other Consequences Divorces bring with them many consequences. Of course, the financial ramifications are well known, as property and finances are divided. However, there are other consequences as well, and one recent study indicates that divorce may lead to health consequences, including potentially an increased risk of heart attack.

Aug 13, 2015

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Ashley Madison Site The Latest Reminder That Good Marriages Can Go Bad One story which has continued to stay in the news has been that of the Ashley Madison website scandal. Ashley Madison is a longstanding “cheating website”, where individuals who were interested in pursuing an affair could find a willing partner. Of course, as opposed to cheating, they sometimes like to call themselves a “married dating website.”

Aug 13, 2015

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Same Sex Marriages Will Also Lead to Same Sex Divorces When the state of Maryland legalized same sex marriage, we discussed the need to begin preparing for same sex divorce in the state. Same sex marriage was legalized in the state in the November 2012 election, and went into action at the start of 2013.

Mar 26, 2015

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Have you heard of the term “gray divorce”? Do you know what it means, and whether or not it applies to you? Let’s take a moment to clarify the term and why it’s becoming so widely used in culture today across the United States.

Oct 14, 2013

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Maryland approved same-sex marriage during the November 2012 elections held in the state. What is interesting here is that even before same sex couples were able to be married in Maryland, they were already legally able to have a divorce in the state.

Oct 4, 2013

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Going through a divorce will often present a variety of challenges, including the division of property, child custody, and child support.  However, all of that may now intersect in a strange new way — what if unborn children are treated as property in a divorce?

Mar 1, 2013

Family Law by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein

Understanding Prenuptial Agreement & Separation Agreements in Maryland As you think about your relationship or your marriage, you want to be happy and content, and planning about a positive future together. Of course, it doesn’t always play out that way, despite our best intentions.