Child support is a right that belongs to the child. Therefore, both parents have a legal duty to support their children based on their ability to provide that support. In…
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Maryland recently enacted new requirements for parents involved in custody litigation. The court recognizes that parents, even those going through litigation, are in the best position to decide what is…
Can I get a Divorce in Maryland While Courts are Closed? The answer is – YES. Good news for those who have contemplated initiating a divorce matter during the COVID-19…
We have all seen the movie where someone shockingly comes home to an empty house, only to find a note from their spouse that says “I’m leaving.” While this scenario...
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Although your pet is a living, breathing member of your family, in most states, including Maryland, pets are considered property. This means that either you become your pet’s sole owner,...
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It is no secret that the word “Divorce” is commonly spoken as if it is a “dirty word”. What many people do not know is that a peaceful divorce is...
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Many people want to keep lawyers out of their divorce for lots of reasons – money, time, or fear that the lawyers will turn an uncontested divorce into a fight....
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In a contested divorce, you and your spouse will likely spend thousands of dollars and nearly a year exchanging hundreds, if not thousands, of documents having multiple day trials and...
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Are you recently separated or divorced with children? Are you struggling with parenting with an ex? The end of a relationship, especially a marriage, can be tumultuous. When you...
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Starting October 1, 2018, Maryland is extending the existing Mutual Consent ground for divorce to now include divorcing couples with minor children. Under the new law, couples with or without...
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