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. […]
Read More(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 […]
Read MoreIn 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 […]
Read MoreGoing 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreAlimony 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 […]
Read MoreIn 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 […]
Read MoreAs 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 […]
Read MoreNot 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 […]
Read MoreStepparent 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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