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January is considered divorce month as many couples will take the time after the Christmas holiday to decide if their marriage is worth saving. In fact, many family law firms report a spike in post-holiday filings the Monday after Christmas. However, some couples may opt to begin the divorce process before the holiday season. While […]

When you are trying to expand your family via means of adoption, the process can be stressful. The waiting, the appointments, and home visits, it’s enough to make you think it just isn’t going to happen. But then it does, and that missing piece in your life has been filled. While obviously, it’s not that […]

Did you know that emergency rooms often see a 10% spike in ER visits throughout the holiday season? Whether you’ll be passing around the turkey at home or virtually this Thanksgiving, as you prepare for the holiday season, it’s important to keep in mind the likelihood of sustaining personal injuries. From burns and food poisoning, […]

As the holiday season draws near, many families may be planning for smaller, more intimate gatherings as a result of COVID-19 outbreaks. However, whether the entire family is getting together or just those in the immediate circle, for divorced parents, the holiday season may seem tense. But it doesn’t have to be. Keep the holidays […]

Being accused of a crime is a nerve-wracking experience regardless of what the charge is. But when you face a misdemeanor or summary offense, you may wonder what the difference is, or which one is a lesser penalty. At Kalinoski Law Offices, P.C., we work with you to understand the seriousness of your penalty and […]

After The Real Housewives of Potomac, star Ashley Darby told her husband she wanted a postnuptial agreement following cheating allegations, some couples have begun wondering if postnuptial agreements are just for those struggling with their marriage, or are there other benefits to the agreement. At Kalinoski Law Offices, we work with everyday people–not celebrities–and we […]

Did you know that there is a 1 in 8 chance that a woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? While 13% does not seem like a high percentage, the reality is that breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in females across the country. While medical technology continues […]

There is no denying that divorce has been on many Americans’ minds since the onset of COVID-19. Being forced to stay in close quarters when you and your current partner may feel like emotionally you are miles apart can be draining on anyone. But before you pull the plug on your marriage, there are some […]

The number of people seeking divorce nationwide was 34 percent higher from March through June compared to 2019, according to recent data. Couples admit that stress, unemployment, finances, death, illness, homeschooling, and mental illnesses have all contributed to the fractures in marital relationships. While some have sought divorce already, others may wonder what options they […]

In mid-September, Senate Bill 1170 passed, amending the Judicial Code that permits expert witnesses to testify in court cases involving domestic violence and human trafficking in order to provide insight into the crime and how it impacts victims’ behavior following the crime. Previous code only permitted expert witnesses to testify in cases of sexual violence […]