Sharing a home together with your spouse, no matter how long you were married, can bring up a fundamental question during a divorce. That is, “who gets the home?” It is not uncommon for both parties to want a home or for only one party to want to retain the home after a divorce. However,… Continue reading When Neither Spouse Wants The Home After Divorce
Your marriage may not have worked out, but when it is time to move on and start over, you want to do so cleanly and without harming your reputation. Reputation means a lot, especially when you invested so much into building it. Rumors, negativity, and spiteful ex-spouses can all be detrimental to your standing in… Continue reading Managing Reputational Damage During Divorce
For some divorced individuals, having to co-parent after divorce can be collaborative, with each party working together and on the same page. For others, co-parenting is stressful, and this is especially true when one party decides to violate their court order. Contempt of court in Maryland family law cases is very serious. It happens when… Continue reading The Consequences of Child Custody and Support Order Violations in Maryland
Family law has evolved from the days when courts tended to favor the mother when it came to determining issues of child custody. Today, child custody is something that is typically decided based on the best interests of the child. This means that mothers are not always guaranteed to get their children by default. The courts understand… Continue reading Fathers Have Rights to Child Custody in Maryland
You may have heard of couples who would like to marry going to premarital counseling to improve aspects of their relationship, like communication and cooperation, before heading down the aisle. Premarital counseling can be helpful for couples to take a deep dive into their relationship and their own personal habits and also to determine the… Continue reading Can Pre-Martial Mediation Reduce the Chances for Divorce?
When divorce becomes inevitable, there are usually many big decisions to confront. One can be how to divide up the family home. Considering that, in many cases, the family home is one of the most valuable assets that a family shares, determining how it is handled and who, if any of the spouses, can retain… Continue reading Should You Assume Your Home Loan After Divorce?
After a divorce, your divorce order may have contained a provision for you to pay alimony, also called spousal support or maintenance. These payments are made for the benefit of your ex. Life always changes, and sometimes, after your divorce is finalized, your life can change. If your situation has become one where you can… Continue reading How to Prove You Deserve to Have Your Alimony Payments Reduced
Divorce can mean many different things. It can mean a new and fresh start to life, an improved quality of life, or a new adventure. Getting to these anticipated outcomes can be challenging, especially when starting over and reestablishing yourself. Specifically, what happens to the basic tangible possessions you need that were once shared? Often,… Continue reading What To Do About Basic Marital Items During Divorce?
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally charged process, often complicated by issues of trust and financial transparency. In Maryland, as in many states, fraud during divorce proceedings is a serious concern that can significantly impact the fair distribution of marital assets. This article explores various types of fraud commonly encountered in Maryland divorces, provides… Continue reading Types of Fraud in Maryland Divorces: Detection, Prevention, and Legal Recourse
In the realm of Maryland divorce law, Latin phrases often appear in legal documents, court proceedings, and judicial opinions. While these terms may seem archaic or confusing to non-lawyers, they carry significant legal weight and precise meanings. This blog post aims to demystify common Latin legal terms used in Maryland divorce cases, providing clarity for… Continue reading Latin Legal Terms in Maryland Divorce Law
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