Family Law Blog

If you are facing a transition in your family life, such as a divorce, you likely have a million questions. It is our hope that the content of these blogs will provide value to you as you contemplate or go through that transition.

Each of the blogs is written by one of the attorneys in our Family Law practice group.

I’m Paying Child Support; Can I Take a Lower Paying Job?

Posted October 12, 2018 By Katherine A. O’Rourke & Filed Under: Blog, children, Family Law

It is a matter of public policy that parents are responsible for the economic support of their children. In the event of a divorce where there… Read More

How Do I Protect Myself While Attempting to Reconcile?

Posted September 21, 2018 By Daniel F. Bousquet & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law, Reconciliation

Successful reconciliation requires wholehearted commitment. Both spouses must focus on (re)building trust and understanding the other. If you want… Read More

When Might a Divorcing Parent Agree to Engage a Parenting Coordinator?

Posted September 17, 2018 By Emily C. Baker & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

Issues involving children can be among the most difficult to address in divorce. Each parent wants to have a strong role in decisions regarding… Read More

When Your Spouse Takes an Extreme Position in Your Divorce

Posted September 5, 2018 By Elizabeth Selmo & Filed Under: Blogs, Divorce, Family Law

Those going through a divorce are often dismayed when their spouse takes an extreme view about issues needing to be resolved. In Carrie’s… Read More

Seven of FTLF’s Family Law Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers

Posted August 23, 2018 Filed Under: Blog, Family Law, News

Jonathan Dana, Sarah Zimmerman, Marina Barannik, Marna Tucker, Katherine O’Rourke, Jennifer Davison and Mary Pence have been selected by “Best… Read More

I’m Concerned Because My Wife’s Cellphone Behavior Has Changed

Posted August 2, 2018 By Alice Newhall & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

No matter how long you’ve been married, you are likely aware of your spouse’s habits with regard to his or her cellphone. Charles, for… Read More

When Your Ex-Spouse Is Not Abiding by Your Divorce Agreement

Posted August 1, 2018 By Marina S. Barannik & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

Consider this scenario: you’ve spent a great deal of time, money and emotional energy achieving a resolution to the financial and… Read More

You Are Getting Divorced in a Foreign Country and You Are Overwhelmed

Posted July 2, 2018 By Marina S. Barannik & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

Facing a divorce far away from home with little understanding of the U.S. judicial system and its cultural norms can be extremely… Read More

New Maryland Law Eases Grounds for Divorce

Posted June 4, 2018 By Molly McGuinness Saxon & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

There has long been a fundamental divide among the experts when considering the impact of divorce on the minor children of the marriage. One… Read More

How Do I Initiate “The Conversation” About Divorce?

Posted May 29, 2018 By Molly McGuinness Saxon & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

The beginning is the most important part of the work. – Plato

For people who have achieved clarity that their marriage… Read More

FTLF Partner Katherine O’Rourke Speaks at the Catholic Charities Stakeholder’s Lunch Meeting Regarding Custody, Child Support, and Domestic Violence

Posted May 8, 2018 Filed Under: Blog, Family Law, News

Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP Partner Katherine O’Rourke spoke on Friday, May 4^th at the Catholic Charities Stakeholder’s… Read More

Attorney-Client Privilege: Dead or Alive? What Divorcing Clients Need To Know

Posted April 20, 2018 By Daniel F. Bousquet & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

The attorney-client privilege unexpectedly entered our national political discourse in mid-April, 2018. After FBI agents executed a search… Read More

Marna Tucker Honored by the D.C. Bar

Posted April 18, 2018 Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

Senior partner Marna S. Tucker has recently been honored by the D.C. Bar, which has named a conference room honoring her in the new D.C. Bar… Read More

Named Partner Marna Tucker Honored at D.C. Bar Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration

Posted April 13, 2018 Filed Under: Family Law, News

Washington, DC – Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP (FTLF) Senior Partner and Founder, Marna S. Tucker, was honored on Thursday, April 12, 2018,… Read More

How Could Mediation Be Useful in My Divorce?

Posted April 10, 2018 By Emily C. Baker & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Albert Einstein

Getting divorced is inherently a… Read More

If I Suspect My Spouse of Hiding Assets in Our Divorce

Posted April 5, 2018 By Molly McGuinness Saxon & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

Many clients suspect that their spouse has engaged in “divorce planning” prior to asking for a separation. Divorce planning is a term… Read More

When a Doctor Divorces

Posted April 2, 2018 By Alice Newhall & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

“I think I want a divorce from my spouse, but I’m hesitant because I know it’s going to be such a pain. It will shift my focus… Read More

Who Gets the Eggs in a Divorce?

Posted March 19, 2018 Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

When a couple is divorcing, and they have previously taken steps to preserve fertilized embryos for possible later implantation, who gets to… Read More

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: What Do You Need to Know About Its Effect on Alimony?

Posted March 19, 2018 By Jonathan M. Dana & Filed Under: Alimony, Blog, Family Law

Federal tax law has long provided that support payments to an ex-spouse, known as alimony, are generally taxable to the recipient and deductible… Read More

Overcoming Fear and Positional Thinking in Divorce

Posted February 26, 2018 By Sarah J. Zimmerman & Filed Under: Family Law

“No matter what happens in this divorce, I must stay in the house.”

“I will never pay support to my spouse for more than a few years… Read More

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