Posts by Sandra Brooks, Esq.
Maryland Joins the ‘Irreconcilable Differences’ States
Maryland will become a no-fault grounds state for filing for divorce on October 1, 2023. Maryland will be adding irreconcilable…
Read MoreWho Will Pay for Private School After We are Divorced?
The answer is… it depends. Isn’t that a lawyer’s answer to everything? In an ideal world, the parties agree on…
Read MoreMy Spouse is an Alcoholic. How Will This Impact My Custody Case?
The goal is to keep the children safe while still maintaining a relationship with their alcoholic parent. Ideally, both parents…
Read MoreDividing Stocks in Divorce
If your spouse has stocks, they will need to be identified as marital or non-marital, valued and divided or offset…
Read MoreShould I File a Joint Tax Return with My Separated Spouse?
When it comes time to file tax returns, those of our clients who are separated but not yet divorced often…
Read MoreMediation Tips from A Mediator and Retired Judge Sandy Brooks’ interview with Retired Judge Michael Mason
Sandy: How long have you been a mediator, and approximately how many matters do you mediate a year? Judge Mason: …
Read MoreWhen to File for Divorce in Maryland
Many people looking to file for divorce don’t know where to start or how urgently they should proceed with the…
Read MoreHow Long Will I Have to Pay Alimony?
When a couple gets divorced, one party may need to financially support the other party in some shape or form;…
Read MoreI Received an Inheritance – Will I have to Share the Money with My Ex-Spouse?
The answer to this question can go in two different directions, depending on what the recipient did with the money.…
Read MoreThe Rundown on Custody Evaluations: A Q&A
When a divorce involves children and a court-issued custody evaluation, the parents can understandably be uneasy about the process, what…
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