

Laurie M. Wasserman Earns Certificate in Parent Coordination
In September, Laurie M. Wasserman participated in a 40-hour training resulting in her earning a certificate in Parent Coordination,...


Laurie M. Wasserman Named Chair of Baltimore County Bar Association’s Family Law Committee
Laurie Wasserman was recently featured in the Daily Record’s Movers & Shakers. "Laurie M. Wasserman, a solo practitioner with Wasserman...


Changes to Family Law: What’s Ahead?
On October 1, 2018, new laws impacting family law matters will take effect. These new laws are: Divorce a. The requirement that both...


Alimony and the New Tax Laws
When Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017, one of the major changes was to alimony. Under the new Act, alimony...


What to Expect: Meeting Your Family Law Attorney for the First Time
If you are contacting a family law attorney for the first time, your head is probably swimming with questions and concerns. I want to...


When One Couple "Failed" at Marriage, They Chose to Succeed at Divorce
Two years ago, I had the distinct pleasure of getting a couple divorced. Yes—I used the words “pleasure” and “divorce” in the same...


The Advantages to Having A Separation Agreement
In my practice, I frequently get asked by clients if they can file for a “legal separation” from their spouse. Unfortunately, Maryland...


Divorced Parents Are Allowed Joint Legal Custody, Despite Communication Issues
Custody laws have taken a revolutionary turn this summer. On July 11, 2016, just a few weeks after issuing its landmark decision on de...