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Ignoring Divorce Papers Could Cost You Everything Getting served with divorce papers is overwhelming. It is emotional, confusing, and often shocking. But the one thing you cannot afford to do is nothing. Ignoring a divorce filing can lead to serious legal consequences, including the loss of property, financial support, or even custody of your children. […]

What to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist Divorcing a narcissist is rarely straightforward. These individuals often approach divorce as a battle, not a legal process. Rather than seek a fair resolution, a narcissistic spouse may turn to lies, manipulation, and psychological warfare to stay in control. Their goal is not just to leave the marriage. […]

Fight False Allegations in Child Custody By Julie Colin, Esq. As a family law attorney with over 30 years of courtroom experience, I’ve seen almost everything. But few things are more devastating, or more dangerous, than when a parent is falsely accused during a custody battle. In high-conflict disputes, the legal system can be weaponized, […]

Expanding Your Family Through Adoption By Julie Colin, Esq. Adoption can be one of the most meaningful experiences in a family’s life. I’ve had the privilege of guiding clients through private adoptions in Maryland, and I often receive referrals from other attorneys who recognize the value of having a lawyer who truly understands the process. […]

If you’re worried that your ex might take your child out of the country without your consent, you’re not alone, and you’re not powerless. Whether you’re going through a divorce or already have a custody order in place, it’s possible to take legal steps that stop an international trip before it happens. Even parents who […]

When Infidelity Leads to Divorce, Emotions Run High Finding out your spouse has cheated can bring a mix of anger, grief, and confusion. When divorce is added into the equation, the emotional toll can make it difficult to think clearly. It is natural to want justice or compensation, but pursuing every detail of an affair […]

Act Quickly to Safeguard Your Finances If you don’t act fast, a spouse could drain the bank account before divorce proceedings even begin. Divorce isn’t just emotional. It’s financial. And without taking immediate steps to secure financial assets, there may be little left to divide once the legal process starts. Bank accounts and joint investments […]

A Lawyer’s Perspective on the Best Interests of the Child in Maryland Custody Cases By Julie Colin, Esq. As a family law attorney with decades of courtroom experience, I have come to believe that while parents are often in the midst of some of the hardest moments of their lives, it is the children who […]

If You Missed the Deadline to Respond, You May Still Have Options It can happen in the middle of chaos. You receive divorce papers but feel overwhelmed, unsure, or emotionally unprepared. Maybe you miss a deadline. Maybe you think ignoring it will slow things down. But in Pennsylvania, failing to respond can lead to a […]

What Happens If Someone Doesn’t Respond to a Divorce Filing? In Pennsylvania, once a divorce petition is served, the receiving spouse has a limited time to respond. If they fail to file an answer within that timeframe, the court may enter a default judgment—a ruling that grants the filing spouse many or all of the […]