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Petrelli Previtera, a top family law firm with existing offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Chicago, announced a new office will be opening in September 2020 in the Washington, D.C. area as they continue to expand to better serve their clients. The new office is located at 5425 Wisconsin Ave Suite 600, Chevy Chase, MD […]

For the second straight year, Petrelli Previtera, LLC has been named to The Inc.5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America. The firm ranked No. 2,093 on the 2020 list with an impressive growth rate of 201%. The firm came in as the 75th fastest-growing company in the state of Pennsylvania and the 51st fastest-growing […]

One of the most challenging and complex issues in divorce is property division, which becomes more complex without the presence of minor children. To achieve an equitable outcome, the court may support the awarding of monetary payment to one spouse. It is a complex process because there are certain rules that need to be strictly […]

If your spouse is having an affair, you can use adultery as a ground for a divorce in Maryland. However, divorce because of adultery does not necessarily mean your monetary obligation to support your spouse will be lessened. Generally, the court will divide the assets and properties acquired during the marriage between the divorcing couple […]

When a family law dispute such as divorce or child custody escalates and there is a possibility of going to court, you may be tempted to handle your case or appeal on your own. This is not highly recommended because it usually ends poorly for everyone involved. There are specific and complex details in the […]

At the end of the divorce process when we are approaching a resolution, we expect to derive a sense of security and closure from it. There are times, however, when things take an unexpected turn for the better or worse and your needs change and you need to adjust to the circumstances. The law gives […]

In Maryland, an equitable distribution state, property and debts acquired during marriage (including your 401K) are divided fairly and equitably, with the exception of limited circumstances/situations. However, an equal division is not guaranteed by the law. Automobiles, bank accounts, businesses, jewelry, houses, furniture, stocks, pensions, and retirement plans acquired during marriage primarily consist of marital […]

Whether you are the supporting spouse or the recipient spouse, you need to know how Maryland law applies to alimony and your specific case. In the past, Maryland regarded alimony or spousal support as a means to sustain the lifestyle of the recipient spouse when they were still married. Currently, the law views alimony as […]

Concerning alimony, Maryland has two types – rehabilitative alimony and indefinite alimony. The difference between these types is that rehabilitative alimony is paid and received for a fixed and limited time only, while indefinite alimony means there is no specific end date to paying and receiving spousal support. Generally, Maryland’s court system frowns upon granting […]

ADR Options in Divorce Despite declining rates, divorce remains common among American families. The American Psychological Association reports that as many as 40 to 50% of U.S. couples end up separating. While litigation was practically the only option decades ago, today more separating partners are turning toward divorce mediation and collaboration. These alternatives often save […]