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May 08, 2020

Harmful Effects of Custody Battles on Children


Many times, when parents engage in custody battles, they do so believing it’s in the best interest of their child. And while it may start that way, too many parents lose sight of that and get caught up in trying to overcome their ex-spouse. Unfortunately, parents fighting for custody aren’t the only ones who get […]

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April 14, 2020

How do Judges Decide on Who Gets Custody?


If divorcing parents cannot come to an agreement on the best custody option, the decision will be made by a judge in family courts. While it may be difficult to allow a judge to determine the outcome of your future, rest assured their focus is on the best interests of the child. There are many […]

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April 01, 2020

Explaining the Different Types of Child Custody


If you and your spouse are planning to file for divorce or are in the beginning stages of one, your children’s well being is likely a priority. Despite this, it can quickly become an area of contention and great emotion even if you are separating on friendly terms. As a parent going through a divorce, […]

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February 12, 2020

Grounds for Divorce in Maryland


Maryland has two kinds of divorce: limited and absolute. Only an absolute divorce dissolves the marriage. A limited divorce can be thought of more as a legally sanctioned separation. The most common grounds for absolute divorce in Maryland are: one-year separation; mutual consent divorce; adultery; constructive desertion; and cruelty of treatment and excessively vicious conduct. […]

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January 08, 2020

Meeting with Your Divorce Attorney For the First Time


Meeting with your divorce attorney for the first time can feel overwhelming.  Sometimes, the meeting is predicated on a sincere desire to file for divorce.  Other times, a divorce attorney is a necessity, as the other spouse has expressed a desire to divorce.  Obviously, in either situation, meeting with your divorce attorney for the first […]

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December 12, 2019

Divorce Options – Five Things You Need to Know


There have been some fairly spectacular “divorce movies.”  From Kramer versus Kramer, to The War of the Roses, to Mrs. Doubtfire, divorce has been portrayed as something that can be wholly unsatisfactory for one or both of the parties. Of course, as only one of the parties to a divorce, you only have control over […]

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November 15, 2019

Alimony FAQs


If you are considering divorce, you may have some questions about alimony.  As such, we have compiled a list of commonly asked alimony questions for your consideration. What is alimony? Alimony is a cash payment from one spouse to the other. The court can order alimony, or the parties can agree to it in a […]

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November 06, 2019

Living Happily Ever After – Apart


More and more couples are choosing to maintain relationships while living apart.  There are many reasons why this approach may work. Staying Together for Religious Reasons Some couples choose to remain married for religious reasons.  However, this doesn’t necessarily mean they have to live together.  Some couples are setting up separate households and living separate […]

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October 30, 2019

The Good Divorce: Myth or Reality?


Everyone has a story about someone who went through a horrible divorce.  But what about a good divorce?  Is this even possible?  Actually, more and more couples are proving that you can have a good divorce.  However, most of these couples didn’t just fall into a peaceful uncoupling.  Instead, they worked at it.  If both […]

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