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What Makes High-Asset Divorce So Complicated and How to Prepare
Rest assured: even people who are experienced in managing their own finances can find high-asset divorces stressful and time-consuming. When a marriage includes business interests, equity compensation, private investments, or complex tax arrangements, every financial...
Maryland Divorce and Mortgage Assumptions: What the New Law Means for You
When a marriage ends, financial stability becomes one of the biggest concerns for many families. Housing is often at the center of that worry. The fear of losing a low mortgage rate—or being forced into a costly refinance—can make an already difficult transition feel...
How Family Mediation Works in Maryland and D.C.: A Step-by-Step Guide
As family conflicts spill over into the legal system, even relatively minor disagreements can escalate into all-out battles. And when that happens, the process itself can ultimately create as many frustrations as it seeks to resolve. Litigation moves slowly, costs...
Do You Need a Prenuptial Agreement? A Family Attorney’s Guide to Making the Right Decision
With the holiday season approaching, many couples will happily get engaged and start planning their wedding and future. While the excitement of wedding planning often takes center stage, engaged couples should also have honest discussions about their financial future...
An Attorney’s Perspective: The Impacts of Houser v. Houser on Child Support in Maryland
A new Maryland case has made it clear that a trial court will not adopt parents’ agreement to waive any child support obligation without substantial justification to do so. In the Matter of the Marriage of Houser, 490 Md. 592 (2025), the Supreme Court of Maryland held...
Divorcing as a Business Owner: 3 Reasons Why WSM’s Approach Makes a Difference
As a business owner, you've invested countless hours, resources, and emotional energy into building your company. If you’re going through a divorce, safeguarding the business you’ve built during the divorce process requires a creative and thoughtful approach that a...
Historic Win: Maryland Divorce Attorney Howard Soypher Secures Pet Custody Based on Best Interests
Pet owners know their companions are more than just animals—they’re family. They greet us at the door, curl up at our feet at night, and offer comfort, loyalty, and companionship through every season of life. In the US, approximately two-thirds of American households...
Webb Soypher McGrath Welcomes Attorney Caroline Clarke to Bethesda Family Law Firm
Webb Soypher McGrath, a premier family law firm in Bethesda serving Maryland and Washington, D.C., is pleased to announce that attorney Caroline Clarke joined the firm's legal team as of May 27, 2025. Caroline will focus her practice on divorce and custody matters...
How Your Social Media Activity Can Affect Your Divorce
Whatever you share on social media during your divorce can significantly impact the proceedings, potentially swaying some decisions against you. As such, you should be extra careful with what you put out there during this sensitive time, as social media content may be...
Divorces caused by financial complications
Money and how it is used and saved is one of the biggest topics of conversation and argument in any marriage. There is no easy solution to solving financial differences. It can take time before couples find a solution or compromise when discussing finances. There are...
What manipulation tactics can a narcissist use during a divorce?
Divorcing a narcissist can be quite a challenge. It may require utmost preparation as their qualities may be on full display during the process. These qualities may include grandiosity, lack of empathy, a chronic need for admiration, and a sense of entitlement, to...
What to do after receiving the final divorce decree
Once you receive your final divorce decree, you may wonder, “What’s next?” This is a good question. Here, you will find several steps to take after receiving this document. Review the decree Once you receive the final divorce decree, it’s crucial to thoroughly review...