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January 8th, 2024

Child-Centered Divorce Month Feature: Private School After Divorce: Who Pays?

The primary focus during a divorce is maintaining stability for the children. Ensuring that a child continues to enjoy the familiarity rooted in his or her school community can be an important benefit. Hopefully, divorcing…

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December 14th, 2023

Bethesda Magazine Honors 15 Stein Sperling Attorneys Among Montgomery County’s Top Attorneys

Stein Sperling is pleased to announce 15 attorneys have been recognized in Bethesda Magazine’s Top Attorneys list for 2023. This recognition underscores our firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and reflects the trust and…

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October 19th, 2023

The Complex Link Between Domestic Violence and Technology

While there are many benefits resulting from the advancement of technology, the unintended consequence of these advancements and our increasing dependency on technology is that it allows perpetrators easy, low-cost ways to target their victims.…

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August 29th, 2023

Your Guide to Divorce Law Changes in Maryland

On October 1 2023, Maryland will become one of 40 states that allow divorce on the grounds of “irreconcilable differences”. Stein Sperling family law attorneys Sondra Douglas and Rama Taib-Lopez discuss the implications.

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August 25th, 2023

Rethinking the Romance: Why August Is a Top Month for Divorce Filings

August is one of the top months to say “I don’t.” According to a study out of the University of Washington, divorce rates consistently peak toward the end of the summer, specifically in August. Spouses…

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August 18th, 2023

38 Stein Sperling Attorneys Listed in 2024 Best Lawyers® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®

Stein Sperling is pleased to announce that 25 lawyers have been included in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Additionally, 13 lawyers have been included in the 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers:…

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March 21st, 2023

What Are Grandparents Rights?

Recognition of grandparent rights is a fairly recent trend and a bit of a misnomer. Grandparent rights refer to the legal rights of grandparents to have access to their grandchildren, either through visitation or custody,…

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February 14th, 2023

Navigating the Intersection of Breastfeeding and Custody: Balancing Baby’s Best Interests

Recently, there has been an uptick in a mom’s “right” to breastfeed a child during a custody battle including a recent case that garnered national headlines. The law has continuously evolved on this subject, and…

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January 13th, 2023

Monica Harms Speaks on Healing Broken Families Podcast

Family law attorney Monica Garcia Harms joined host Barbara La Pointe on the podcast Healing Broken Families on the topics of co-parenting and vaccines, as well as posting on social media during a divorce. Monica…

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December 22nd, 2022

Video Series: Legally Speaking with Aron Benjamin

Custody – The Holidays & Beyond featuring Family Law Attorney Monica Garcia Harms Join Stein Sperling’s personal injury and criminal law attorney Aron Benjamin as he speaks with family law attorney Monica Garcia Harms about…

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