Going from a guaranteed paycheck to the unknown of self-employment can be downright terrifying.  Yet, women each day are deciding to make the shift from climbing the corporate ladder to building their own businesses.  In fact, the “number of women-owned businesses incr...

The Law Office of Laurie M. Wasserman LLC is proud to announce their sponsorship of Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Services’ Taste for Pro Bono event. This event will be held on April 2, 2019 at Union Craft Brewery.

MVLS is a private, non-profit legal services provider...

One of the most frequently asked questions I hear as a Family Law Attorney is “How do I change an existing custody order or agreement?”

When child custody is initially decided, it is done based on the circumstances at the time the decision was reached. Presumably, the...

This legislative session, there are many child support-related bills that we are watching closely. They include:

• A bill to remove the provision in that allows for a sharp reduction in a non-custodial parent’s child support obligation once they reach 128 overnights o...

If you are thinking of getting a divorce, the process is not only emotionally draining, but can be complicated and overwhelming. To help clarify what one can expect, here is a brief description of ten key events that occur during the divorce process:

1. Choosing a lawy...

In my family law practice, I repeatedly hear from clients that the thing they fear the most is “losing control” over the outcome of their case. There are fears about the children’s schedule, how much money they will have off of which to live, and what the future will l...

On an average day, parents are faced with hundreds of decisions to be made for their children. One of the hardest parts of co-parenting involves making joint decisions for your children when parents are living apart.

If you are feeling like the other parent is constant...

The phrase “prenuptial agreement” is often understood to be a marriage killjoy. For many, it represents a distrust between future spouses and ignites heated familial debates about the most unromantic thing of all – money. I see the prenuptial agreement as something ent...

In September, Laurie M. Wasserman participated in a 40-hour training resulting in her earning a certificate in Parent Coordination, issued by the Administrative Offices of the Court.  By earning the certificate, she is eligible to be appointed as a Parent Coordinator b...

Laurie Wasserman was recently featured in the Daily Record’s Movers & Shakers. 

"Laurie M. Wasserman, a solo practitioner with the Law Office of Laurie M. Wasserman, has been named chair of The Baltimore County Bar Association’s Family Law Committee.

Wasserman, who...