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Publications
- Brooke I. Hettig, Linda J. Ravdin, and Anne (Jan) W. White, “Impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Divorcing Families,” P&F Reporter (Spring 2018)
- “On your way to the altar…, don’t forget to get married!” P&F Reporter (Spring 2017)
- “Getting Off to the Right Start: A Collaborative Premarital Agreement,” P&F Reporter (Summer 2016)
- “Passage of Maryland Collaborative Law Act Offers Privacy Protections to Divorcing Couples,” P&F Reporter (Fall 2014)
- “Maryland’s Highest Court Recognizes Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriages,” P&F Reporter (Summer 2012)
- “D.C. Passes Uniform Collaborative Law Act,” P&F Reporter (Spring 2012)
- “Collaboration: A Family-Friendly, Client-Friendly, and Pocketbook-Friendly Way to Divorce,” P&F Reporter (Summer 2010)
- “The Uniform Collaborative Law Act,” P&F Reporter (Fall 2009)
- “A New Way to Divorce—Collaboratively,” P&F Reporter (March 2007)
- “When Child Support Does Not End At Graduation From High School–The Adult Disabled Child,” P&F Reporter (October 2005)
- “Divorce: When Fighting Makes Things Worse, Should You Mediate?” P&F Reporter (February 2004)
- “Important Change in Maryland’s Child Support Law,” P&F Reporter (February 2003)
Blog Posts
July 6, 2021
Virginia has joined Maryland and D.C. in passing the Uniform Collaborative Law Act (the UCLA). The Virginia UCLA will apply to all Virginia family law Collaborative cases starting July 1, 2021. Begun in 1990 as a newcomer to the array of Alternative Dispute Resolution options, Collaborative Law was introduced in the DMV area in 2005 and has become a popular choice for couples who prefer an out-of-court process to settle their divorce and family law issues. Collaboratively trained family law attorneys, including those in our firm, welcome the adoption of this Act.
April 2, 2018
In December 2017, Congress rushed to pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: a 503-page document that drastically alters several of the popular tax credits and deductions around which many divorcing families structure their financial planning. This first major tax reform in decades affects taxes beginning in 2018 and will have a significant impact on divorcing families. Family lawyers are still working on understanding the nuances of the changes and figuring out how to settle cases while some of the uncertainties in the application of the new law are being resolved by the Treasury Department.
Even the most amicable divorce can be expensive; it simply costs more to maintain two households. Through effective use of the tax code, however, family law attorneys, often working alongside… MORE >
May 26, 2017
The trend in recent years has been toward greater creativity in marriage ceremonies, including locations, vows, and officiants. In personalizing the ceremony, it is important to keep in mind that the legal requirements for marriage are set forth in the laws of each jurisdiction, both as to the qualifications for a person to marry and the legal steps necessary to ensure that the marriage is valid.
Historically, marriage has been subject to the control of state legislatures (in the District of Columbia, the City Council). Statutes set forth the requirements for who is allowed to marry, the required procedure to marry, and the legal effects of marriage. Spouses who marry in religious or other ceremonies that do not comply with the statutory requirements may be… MORE >
May 26, 2016
Premarital agreements get a bad rap for being anti-romantic, anti-relationship and getting a marriage off to a bad start. If they are done right, nothing could be further from the truth.
The Collaborative Process has gained traction in the last decade as a respectful way for couples to settle their divorce issues outside of court. Less attention has been given to how couples about to embark on marriage can use the Collaborative Process to develop a premarital agreement. Clients can benefit greatly if attorneys take note of how well the Collaborative Process fits this situation. In the Collaborative Process, the couple make their own decisions, staying together in the same room to discuss options to resolve their issues. They are guided in their discussions by… MORE >
October 1, 2014
In May Governor Martin O’Malley signed the Maryland Uniform Collaborative Law Act, which passed both houses of the Maryland Legislature without objection. Effective October 1, 2014, this law allows divorcing couples to craft their own agreement to protect their confidential information during the Collaborative Process. In contrast, if the parties seek a court resolution, it can be an uphill battle to protect financial information from public access.
The Collaborative Process is a voluntary process that bypasses the court system to reach dispute resolution. The parties commit to working for settlement only, without threatening court action. A collaboratively trained attorney assists each party throughout the process. In contrast to the court system, the parties and attorneys meet together to find solutions that work for both parties… MORE >
July 30, 2012
On May 18, 2012, in Port v. Cowan, the Maryland Court of Appeals unanimously held that Maryland courts will recognize a same-sex marriage validly entered into in another state for purposes of granting a divorce. Maryland’s highest court said that its holding is in line with Maryland’s history of according deference to marriages validly performed in other states, even if those states’ laws differ from Maryland’s. Moreover, Maryland statutes that accord rights to same-sex couples as domestic partners and prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation in areas such as employment indicate that the Court’s decision is in line with Maryland’s public policy. In March 2012, Governor O’Malley approved a law that will legalize same-sex marriages performed in Maryland effective January 2013, or later, if the law… MORE >
