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.

Planning for the Future in Custody Arrangements

Posted January 17, 2019 By Emily C. Baker & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

All is flux, nothing stays still. – Plato

Custody arrangements (whether decided by a court order or by mutual agreement of… Read More

Five Myths About Divorce

Posted January 11, 2019 By Katherine A. O’Rourke & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

Myths are widely-held beliefs not based in reality. When they become attached to highly-emotional subjects, such as divorce, they can become… Read More

No License to Wed

Posted January 7, 2019 By Jennifer A. Davison & Filed Under: Blog, Family Law, marriage

Weddings come in all shapes and sizes. However, no matter who you are, or where you wed, nearly all couples have one thing in common as they… Read More

What If I Can’t Pay My Support Obligation During the Government Shutdown?

Posted January 4, 2019 By Alice Newhall Ahearn & Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

There are few absolutes in the world of divorce, but the unyielding nature of the obligation to make court-ordered child support and alimony… Read More

Four FTLF Partners Named to the 2018 Washingtonian’s Top Lawyers List

Posted December 31, 2018 Filed Under: Best Lawyers, Blog, Family Law

Washington, DC – December 20, 2018 – Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP (FTLF) is pleased to announce partners Read More

Feldesman Tucker attorneys co-author Domestic Relations Manual for the District of Columbia (2018 ed.)

Posted December 4, 2018 By Daniel F. Bousquet & Katherine A. O’Rourke & Sarah J. Zimmerman & Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

Posted November 26, 2018 By Alice Newhall Ahearn & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

The concept of a postnuptial agreement is not a familiar one to most married couples, although many will likely have heard of pre-nuptial… Read More

Best Lawyers® Recognition Highlights the “Depth of the Bench” in Family Law at Feldesman Tucker

Posted November 7, 2018 Filed Under: Best Lawyers, Blog, Family Law

Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP is pleased to announce that seven of our Family Law attorneys have been honored in the Read More

The Dilemma of a Parent Divorcing an Alcoholic

Posted November 1, 2018 By Katherine A. O’Rourke & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

Every parent is instinctively programmed to protect their children. But how does a parent married to an alcoholic best do that? To stay… Read More

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 Ahearn & 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