Retirement accounts are often one of the most valuable assets in a marriage, yet many divorcing couples underestimate the challenges and legal requirements of dividing these funds. At the Law Offices of Johnine Clark, P.A., our Maryland divorce attorney understands that...
If you are part of the sandwich generation—caring for both your children and your parents at the same time—it is crucial that you know whether or not your parents have an existing estate plan. While the final decisions within their estate plan...
Child custody arrangements might seem like they are set in stone, as the court formally approves any agreement you reached or an order issued by the judge at trial. However, we all know that life changes, and such changes can often necessitate...
Happy National Stepfamily Day to all who celebrate it! Amid shifting family structures, there is a good chance that you are part of a stepfamily—or know somebody who is—which makes September 16 a perfect day to celebrate.
At its...
Custody cases can be particularly concerning for fathers who prioritize their relationships with their children. For many dads, misconceptions about fathers rights in custody cases can lead to unnecessary stress and confusion. That's why understanding the truth behind common myths is important.
Bookending the first week of September with Labor Day is a less recognized holiday that may not get much national attention but should if you are planning for your future: National 401(k) Day.
Though we are in an...
Let's face it: getting divorced can be an emotionally charged experience, particularly if the proceedings become contentious. One way to avoid the acrimony that can arise in a marital breakup is by pursuing an approach known a collaborative law divorce.
Actor Val Kilmer’s passing in April 2025 highlights estate planning issues that can affect almost anyone. Although Kilmer was a celebrity, these issues—including managing real estate in more than one state, deciding what happens with digital assets, and using charitable gifts to...
My spouse and I would like to pursue an amicable divorce, and would like to stay out of court if at all possible. Are there alternative methods to divorce resolution?
With the recent changes to Maryland divorce...
Death is the elephant in the room when we talk about estate planning. We often use phrases like pass away and pass on to make our meetings feel more comfortable and avoid being overly macabre, but the not-so-subtle subtext of...
