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In general, courts do not modify a divorce decree after entering a final decree.  However, a number of exceptions to this rule exist. After a court enters a final judgment and decree, circumstances for the parties change.  Those changes occur for any number of reasons. Seeking a motion to modify a divorce decree must have […]

Many people don’t think about divorce and credit reports.  However, if you are considering a divorce, it is a good idea to get a copy of your credit report.  Your credit report, and your credit score, which is comprised of the information in your credit report, provide the basis upon which credit decisions are made.  […]

(This is the first of a two part series about parenting coordinator qualifications, use, and duties) What is a Parenting Coordinator? In the state of Maryland, a “parenting coordinator” is defined as “an impartial provider of parenting coordination service,” under Maryland Rule 9-205.2(b)(1). What is Parenting Coordination? “Parenting coordination” refers to a process during, or post […]

Divorce is a challenging time under the best of circumstances.  However, when a child custody battle appears to be looming, the prospects of divorce can seem even more difficult.  While a child custody battle cannot always be avoided, there are certain mistakes we see time and again during child custody battles that only make things […]

In Maryland, as in every state, parents are expected to provide for their children, with each parent taking a part of the financial responsibility that comes with raising a child.  Unfortunately, there is considerable confusion about the purpose of child support, how child support is calculated, and other issues related to child support.  In this […]

With winter in full swing, it seems strange to discuss child custody and spring break. However, believe it or not, spring is right around the corner. So is spring break, and it is not too soon to start planning your child custody schedule. Early planning avoids last-minute surprises, disagreement, and disappointment. Child Custody and Spring […]

Going through a divorce is often a difficult time emotionally, and selling the house, is, at a minimum, a discussion point.  Many people report nothing feels stable during a divorce.  Especially when divorce is an unexpected event, it leaves people looking for stability.  Often, this takes the form of the family home.  But is keeping […]

After a court has entered a Judgment of Divorce in the state of Maryland, it is possible to modify child support or child custody.  An individual in the state of Maryland is allowed to bring any legal motion without representation.  However, that does not mean it is a good idea.  Family law attorneys are expensive.  However, representing […]

The majority of family law cases in the state of Maryland are resolved by agreement.  When the parties do not agree, a contested divorce is resolved by a judge, following a trial.  The judge has the final say in all issues the parties cannot resolve, including custody of the children.  A contested custody case is […]

Alimony in Maryland is the payment by one spouse to the other.  In the state of Maryland, the purpose of alimony is to allow the receiving spouse to become self-supporting.  An alimony award is typically for a limited time allowing the spouse to attain self-sufficiency.  Specifically, Maryland statutes, Family Law Article Title 11 governs alimony […]