Passage of Maryland Collaborative Law Act Offers Privacy Protections to Divorcing Couples

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Anne (Jan) W. White

In Collaborative Law, Divorce & Family Law | Tagged ADR, amicable, collaborative process, confidential information, dispute resolution, divorcing couples, expert advice, financial planning, minor children, new legislation, privacy, protection, settlement

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 […]

Premarital Agreements and the Business Owner

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Linda J. Ravdin

In Business Law, Divorce & Family Law, Premarital Agreements | Tagged antenuptial agreement, appraisal, appreciation, assets, book value, business, confidentiality, dispute resolution, exclusive rights, fair market value, fiance, financial disclosure, financial security, negotiation, net worth, non-owner, owner, premarital agreement, prenup, prenuptial agreement, property, protection, revenues, spouse, statement, terms, validity, valuation, value

Some people planning to marry want to enter into a premarital agreement. A business owner may have particular concerns that may cause him or her to consider a premarital agreement. There are a variety of issues the lawyer for the business owner needs to pay special attention to. Why a business owner may seek a premarital agreement. A business owner may want a […]