What To Expect From Your Divorce
There is no cookie-cutter approach to divorces. Every relationship is different, and every couple has a unique relationship and unique needs during this very difficult time. However, despite the complexities and subtleties of each divorce case, there are...
Is Your Divorce Parentifying Your Child?
It is common to hear a divorced mother proudly declare that her son has become, "the man of the house." It is also common to hear a divorced father boast about how his daughter has assumed care taking duties in his home such as meal preparation and housework. Extended...
Telltale Signs it May be Time to Separate
When do you know your marriage may be over and it is time to separate? Next to the decision to get married, this is one of the most difficult decisions in a relationship. As an attorney, and not a therapist, my views on this subject are colored by my experiences with...
The Ins and Outs of Alimony in Washington DC
What is alimony?Alimony is the payment of money for support of a spouse or former spouse at stated periods (usually monthly) during the joint lives of the parties so long as they live separate and apart.Is alimony different than child support?Alimony is very different...
Factors in Awarding Child Custody in Washington DC
What does the court consider when making a custody decision? In a child custody case, the paramount concern is the best interests of the children. Rote solutions in child custody matters are not possible because of the unique character of each case and of each child....
Geoffrey S. Platnick
Strickler, Platnick & Hatfield, P.C.
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Potomac, Maryland 20854
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