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Divorce and Credit Reports: Using Your Credit Report Before, During, and After a Divorce


Parenting Coordinator Qualifications and Use: Frequently Asked Questions

(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 […]

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Calculating Child Support: Maryland Child Support Laws

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 […]

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Thinking of Selling the House After a Divorce? Things to Consider

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 […]

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Alimony in Maryland FAQ

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 […]

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Maintaining Ties Between Children and Extended Family after Divorce

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 […]

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How Does Daylight Saving Time Impact Children?

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 […]

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Keys to Testifying In Your Divorce Trial

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 […]

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Stepparent Adoptions in the State of Maryland

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. […]

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