Author Archives: Engel & Engel
Same-Sex Adoption – The Importance of Adopting
Maryland has a reputation of being friendly to same-sex couples, particularly those seeking to adopt. A child may be related biologically to one parent, but not the other. In order to be recognized as a child’s parent, both partners are strongly advised to go through adoption proceedings. Although most people think that if their relationship… Read More »
Mediation for Your Child’s Sake
At a settlement conference, the judge asked a mother, “Do you love your son?” “Absolutely,” the mother answered. The judge then turned to the father and posed the same question. “With all my heart,” the father said. The judge then responded, “I don’t.” What was the judge’s point? Simply this: why would you want to… Read More »
My Spouse and I Just Decided to Separate. What’s Next?
Nobody gets married expecting it to end in a split. However, marriages end every day for a variety of reasons. If you and your spouse have reached the point that you no longer want to live together, here are some things you should consider. Separation is defined differently from state to state. In Maryland, a… Read More »
Establishing Child Support – What Parents Need to Know
Child support is a court-ordered payment. If you think you may be ordered to pay child support, you should know what that means. Child support is intended to provide a parent with physical custody of a child with enough money to raise and support that child in the same manner as the child experienced while… Read More »
What Is Temporary Alimony?
You may not know this, but alimony or spousal support is available in three different forms in Maryland: temporary, rehabilitative and indefinite. In this blog, we’re going to take a closer look at temporary alimony or pendente lite alimony from the time of separation until the date of divorce. Temporary Alimony, Temporary Spousal Support and… Read More »
What to Do if a Dog Bites You
Being attacked by a dog is a frightening and traumatic experience. And it doesn’t just happen to mail carriers; it can happen to anyone if a dog isn’t properly restrained. Most cities and towns require dogs to be on leashes, behind fences, and under supervision. So if a dog is allowed the opportunity to attack… Read More »
5 Tips for Defensive Driving
No matter how safe a driver you are, you never know what the person next to you is going to do. Defensive driving means being aware of others, responding appropriately to their behavior, and avoiding accidents before they happen. Defensive driving means doing the best you can to keep yourself and your passengers safe. Here… Read More »
Vehicle Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
You know that one of the best ways to avoid an accident is to make sure your vehicle is always functioning properly and safely. Before you embark on a road trip of any length, you should run through a safety checklist first, for leaks under the car, to ensure all directional signals, brake lights, and… Read More »
Slips, Trips, and Falls
Have you ever tripped on a crumbling sidewalk? Or slipped because someone left spilled liquid on the floor? One second you’re upright and the next you’re flat on the ground. If you’re lucky, you can get up and walk away with nothing hurt except your pride. However, slips, trips, and falls cause a substantial number… Read More »
Representing Children in Divorce
Engel and Engel attorney Allyson Goldscher is a court-appointed attorney for children. Her many qualifications include that she is a member of the Maryland bar in good standing, has completed required training, and is willing to take at least one pro bono case as a child advocate per year. Sometimes children will need their own… Read More »
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