Yes, but they are not called a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL). In Maryland they are referred to as a Best Interest Attorney (BIA). Maryland courts in family law cases can also appoint different types of attorneys. The court can appoint a best interest attorney, child advocate attorney, or child’s privilege attorney. Understanding that distinction matters....
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When a marriage ends in Maryland, few issues are more important (or complex) than the valuation of marital property. Whether you own a family home in Anne Arundel County, a retirement portfolio built over decades, or a collection of assets that has appreciated significantly during the marriage, the numbers assigned to each item will directly...
When a notice arrives setting the date for someone to walk through your home and weigh whether it fits your child, few visits feel more exposing. The person at your door is usually a best interest attorney (BIA), the role Maryland uses in place of the older guardian ad litem (GAL). Sorting out the Maryland...
If you are the primary custodial parent, you may have grown accustomed to the exhaustion that follows your child’s return from the other household. Some common symptoms of the “Disney Dad Syndrome (DDS)” that you might suffer as the other parent: A child hyped up on sugar, convinced that rules are optional, and emotionally disoriented...
If you built something from nothing, the thought of a divorce touching that business probably feels different. The business is the thing you stayed up late for. When divorce becomes a real concern, founders often find themselves asking, “Is my spouse entitled to half my business in a Maryland divorce, or is there a way...
In a Maryland divorce, property is never divided automatically down the middle. The law draws a clear line between marital property and non-marital property, and understanding that distinction matters for anyone who entered the marriage with independent wealth. At Jimeno & Gray, we help clients identify what assets cannot be touched during a Maryland divorce...
Many couples, reaching their 50s, 60s, or even 70s, realize that the marriage that once worked no longer provides the fulfillment, companionship, or security they hoped it would. Yet one question consistently stops many people from taking action: Is a gray divorce worth it? The answer depends on far more than emotions alone. A late-life...
If your spouse — or you — received restricted stock units as part of an employment package, those shares can be among the most valuable and most disputed assets in a Maryland divorce. Here is what you need to understand before you negotiate a settlement. What Are Restricted Stock Units? Restricted stock units, commonly called...