Posts by Marshall Yaap
Cohabitation Agreements: Protecting Assets and Income of Unmarried Couples Residing Together in DC
Unmarried couples residing together in the District of Columbia would be wise to execute a cohabitation agreement defining their rights…
Read MoreNew D.C. Law Will Remove Divorce Waiting Requirements
The Council of the District of Columbia has passed a law that will eliminate the requirement that spouses live separate…
Read MoreD.C. Court May Consider Pets’ Best Interest in Awarding Ownership in Divorce Proceedings
Many pet owners treat their pets like children. Now the Superior Court of the District of Columbia may do so…
Read MoreNew Maryland Law Will Remove Long-Existing Barriers to Divorce
Commencing a divorce case will soon be easier in Maryland. As of October 1, 2023, a spouse will be able…
Read MoreAdult Guardianships – Protecting Your Loved One
When a family member loses the capacity to effectively manage his or her affairs, it may become necessary to ask…
Read MoreAvoid the Common Mistake of Commingling Assets
In divorce cases, it is not unusual to find that a client has at some point during the marriage commingled…
Read MoreConsider Whether an Expert is Necessary for Your Family Law Case
In “My Cousin Vinny,” arguably one of the best movies of all time, the character Mona Lisa Vito, played by…
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