October 9th, 2020
Who can be a De Facto Parent?
The issue of “who should have custody of children” following a separation, divorce, or breakup can be multilayered and complex in even the most straightforward of cases. What happens when a third party (anyone who…
August 31st, 2020
Custody Orders and Distance Learning
Normally the return to school is a busy time for families. Students look forward to seeing friends they have not seen over the summer, and parents anticipate a return to routine often absent during summer…
June 19th, 2020
Navigating the Back-to-School Decision with Your Ex
While school just let out for the summer, many parents are thinking ahead to the fall and whether they will send their children back to school if schools open back up. It is a tough…
May 22nd, 2020
Business Valuations in COVID-19 World
In a matter of months, COVID-19 has had lasting effects on the economy and businesses requiring business valuators to consider its impact. On January 20, 2020, China recorded the first confirmed case of COVID-19. By…
May 20th, 2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on Family Support Orders
COVID-19 is having a significant impact on many facets of daily life, but for some people, the most profound impact is on their financial circumstances. When parents separate or spouses divorce, one party may be…
April 29th, 2020
From Eligibility to Child Support: Stimulus Check FAQ
The 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) includes a provision allowing some Americans to receive funds directly from the government to help cushion the economic damage inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
April 22nd, 2020
“Spousal Distancing”- COVID-19 & Divorce
As we watch other countries begin the long recovery process from the COVID-19 crisis, we can anticipate global similarities in the tangential problems within the family caused by the pandemic. Some hoped that the lock…
April 7th, 2020
Should I Stay or Should I Go in 2020
The lyrics to this popular 1980’s song by The Clash take on new meaning when thinking about Custody Orders and Parenting Agreements during this period of fear and uncertainty. This is an unprecedented time for…
February 3rd, 2020
Do Fathers Have an Equal Opportunity to Get Custody of Their Children?
What role, if any, does a parent’s gender have in custody cases? This analysis is not applicable to same-sex couples’ custody disputes. However, when a child’s parents are of different genders, there is a common…
December 16th, 2019
28 Stein Sperling Attorneys on 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers List
Stein Sperling is proud to announce 28 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers list, including attorneys on the Top 10, Top 50, and Top 100 lists. A…
