January 07, 2018
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 […]
December 16, 2017
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 […]
November 18, 2017
How is child support in Maryland calculated? Maryland has child support guidelines. These guidelines include a basic mathematical formula used for determining child support in Maryland. The calculation is based on each parent’s gross income. Are there exceptions to the standard calculation? Yes. If the combined income of both parents is more than $15,000 per […]
November 14, 2017
In the early days, ongoing relationships between your children and extended family after divorce is rarely high on the priority list. However, with the holidays coming, considering extended family and ongoing relations is at hand. Reassuring the Children When couples divorce, reassuring the children about ongoing relationships with those they love is paramount. As a […]
November 13, 2017
Most people find going to court a stressful situation. Because it is often unfamiliar, court seems scary – and it can be. If you have hidden assets, mislead your attorney, or provided false information during previous proceedings, you should immediately tell your family law attorney. We cannot stress this enough. These things have a way […]
October 05, 2017
As the saying goes, regarding daylight saving time, spring forward and fall back. In 2017, daylight saving time began March 12 and it will end on November 5. Seventy other countries also practice daylight saving time, although the start and end dates vary. People offer many reasons to justify daylight saving time. Daylight savings time […]
August 12, 2017
Not every divorce is resolved through negotiation. Sometimes, divorces go to trial. The idea of testifying often causes anxiety and concern. It is likely that you have never testified in court before. Knowing what to expect can ease anxiety. The court will place you under oath. You will be questioned by your attorney, known as […]
July 30, 2017
Stepparent adoptions in Maryland occur frequently in “blended families.” The term “blended family” means a marriage after a divorce or other relationship that produces a child. The non-biological parent, or stepparent, adopts a spouse’s child from the previous relationship. In a stepparent adoption, the stepparent assumes both legal and financial responsibility for a spouse’s children. […]
July 09, 2017
When people go through a divorce, often the last thing they want to think about is remarriage. Bringing up the topic with a recently divorced friend may result in a laugh or the use of some strong language.It is understandable some are reluctant to consider remarriage. However, a first divorce does not predict a divorce […]
June 30, 2017
When considering division of property, courts in Maryland apply a “fair and equitable” standard. In general, this excludes consideration of which party caused the divorce. Rather, courts consider the economic circumstances of each party at the time of the divorce. How does a court determine what is “fair and equitable”? A divorcing spouse who has […]
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