Lisa M Goldblatt, Family Attorney

03/27/2025

Thinking About Filing for Divorce?

Divorce can be a challenging and emotional process, and you likely have many questions. At Albers & Associates, our knowledgeable attorneys are here to provide the guidance and support you need.

Schedule a consultation today and let us help make the process easier for you. You can reach us at (443) 420-7561.
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05/16/2023

Thinking about divorce? Things are about to get easier in October with the new law.
Things you need to know:
1. No more Limited Divorce in Maryland only Absolute.

2. New GROUNDS for Divorce:
a. 6-month separation
b. Irreconcilable Differences
c. Permanent Legal Incapacity
d. Mutual Consent

3. The legislation eliminates the following grounds for divorce:
a. Adultery
b. Desertion
c. Criminal convictions leading to jail/prison time
d. 12-month separation
e. Insanity
f. Cruelty of treatment of excessively vicious conduct towards a spouse and/or child

4. Eliminated factors can still be introduced to assist in determining alimony, custody, and child support.

5. New Law or Old Law we are here to help navigate you through the divorce process.

06/10/2022

Navigating you through summer vacation: Summer vacation can be very stressful when you and the other parent can't agree on vacation dates. One question in particular is, what does it mean when you have a week of vacation? One week is seven (7) consecutive days. Whether the days starts on you your normal weekend, depends on the language in the agreement or court order. In one instance, if you get the children on a Friday night, you would take your seven (7) consecutive days starting on that Friday night. In other instances, you could start your seven (7) days after the end of your weekend. Vacations do supersede the regular access schedule. When entering into agreements, make sure you are clear on this issue. If the Court sets the vacation schedule, make sure you ask the questions.

Lisa M. Goldblatt Law provides expert family law & divorce attorney services to Howard County, Anne Arundel County & surrounding areas. Call today!

05/24/2022

Navigating you through Adoption: In Maryland there are three separate ways to adopt a child in Maryland: adoption with a county department of social services, adoption with a private licensed adoption agency, and private adoption with attorneys. We offer assistance with the third way, private adoption. If you are a step-parent, grandparent, other other family or friend interested in adopting a child in your care and custody, please contact us for a consultation today.

05/13/2022

Navigating you a cohabitation agreement: What is a cohabitation agreement? This is an agreement between two individuals that choose to live together outside of marriage. For example, if you and your significant other decide to purchase a home together, you can draft an agreement as to what will happen to the property should part ways. It is similar to a prenuptial agreement, but does not necessarily anticipate marriage. Contact our office if you have additional questions.

05/05/2022

Navigating you a cohabitation agreement: What is a cohabitation agreement? This is an agreement between two individuals that choose to live together outside of marriage. For example, if you and your significant other decide to purchase a home together, you can draft an agreement as to what will happen to the property should part ways. It is similar to a prenuptial agreement, but does not necessarily anticipate marriage. Contact our office if you have additional questions.

Lisa M. Goldblatt Law provides expert family law & divorce attorney services to Howard County, Anne Arundel County & surrounding areas. Call today!

04/14/2022

Navigating you through Joint Legal Custody with Tie-Breaker Authority: Joint legal custody with tie-breaking authority does NOT mean that the parent with tie-breaking authority can just make the final decision after an initial disagreement. The parent without tie-breaking authority has the right to argue his/her/their position prior to a final decision. If you are dealing with a parent that is making decisions without discussion, please contact our office for a consultation.

03/25/2022

Navigating you through extracurricular activities: The Circuit Court for Baltimore County recently granted a Best Interest Attorney's request for her client (the minor child) to participate in Boy Scouts, over the objection of one of the parents. Extracurricular activities are very important for children at any age. If you are having issues with the other parent permitting your child to participate in extracurricular activities, contact our office for a consultation. www.lisamgoldblattlaw.com

03/22/2022

Navigating you through modification of custody: In Maryland, changing a previously issued parenting time order requires, first, a material change in circumstances. A material change in circumstances contemplates something significant. Courts have previously declared a child getting older, for example, is not considered a material change under the law. If you have further questions about what constitutes a change in circumstance, please contact our office for a consultation.
www.lisamgoldblattlaw.com

03/22/2022

Navigating you through modification of custody: In Maryland, changing a previously issued parenting time order requires, first, a material change in circumstances. A material change in circumstances contemplates something significant. Courts have previously declared a child getting older, for example, is not considered a material change under the law. If you have further questions about what constitutes a change in circumstance, please contact our office for a consultation.