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With unprecedented reforms coming to Social Security benefits, time is of the essence to take advantage of both the “file and suspend” and “restricted application” strategies if you can.

At the beginning of November, President Obama signed into law some sweeping changes regarding Social Security benefits, marking the most significant reforms since 1983. As part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, the new laws were intended to prevent a government shutdown, but they will also end popular Social Security claiming strategies for couples…

I recently traveled with my family to the capital of the Quebec province and found that it lives up to its reputation as the crown jewel of French Canada. Quebec City is one of the oldest European settlements in North America and indeed it has that European flare. The city is very walkable and safe….

Determining child custody is a difficult decision whether it’s due to divorce or as a result of some other type of relationship. Under Maryland law, neither the mother nor father is favored for custody, and both parents are the presumed custodians of their children. This can pose challenges when grandparents or other caregivers seek custody…

The United States is an extremely diverse nation composed of many different cultures and religions. With such a varied number of religious beliefs and practices, combined with an increase in interfaith relationships, the question of religious upbringing is becoming more and more common in child custody cases. Determining the religious upbringing of a child can…

Injuries are part of the NFL. It’s a fact. In this past preseason and training camp, we’ve seen just how common these injuries are. The body of a football player takes a beating. When you look at past injuries and how they have affected the players and the teams, we see that not only are…

No one gets married with the intent on someday getting divorced. But divorces do happen and it’s important not to think of your marriage as a failure. By coming to terms with the reasons behind a divorce and focusing on the positive experiences that came from the marriage, it can lead to acceptance and make…

For some couples torn between thoughts of divorce and lingering hopes for reconciliation, a trial separation may seem like a logical first step. But what is becoming more and more common are situations where couples decide to just remain separated, even after they realize their marriage is beyond repair. Oftentimes, couples choose long-term separation rather…

Money issues are often cited as one of the leading causes of divorce. Some experts say that income inequality among spouses, whether it’s the husband or wife who earns more, can cause tension within relationships and make these problems even worse. In my 20 years of practice, I concur with those findings – money issues…

The following steps are important to keep in mind if a difference in paychecks is causing tension