Typically, if you are divorcing a narcissist, it is likely that your spouse will not go away without a fight. Narcissists are self-centered, require excessive attention and admiration, and lack empathy for others. These traits makes your soon-to-be ex more likely to seek revenge, whether through the courts or somewhere else. What Is “Gaslighting”? The…
Every year, Maryland’s judiciary makes precedential decisions that shape the lives of many families throughout Maryland. These Court of Special Appeals and Court of Appeals decisions will have a lasting impact on Maryland family law and will impact many families throughout the state. Below, check out some of the important Maryland case law decisions from 2020…
Many married partners later regret failing to enter into a prenuptial agreement prior to their marriage. A prenuptial agreement or antenuptial agreement (“prenup”) is a premarital contract entered into between two partners prior to their marriage. Most prospective spouses choose to enter into prenuptial agreements in order to address their respective property rights and debts…
In Maryland, extraordinary medical expenses are unreimbursed expenses that exceed the cost of basic health care included under by a parent’s health insurance plans. These costs include uninsured expenses that go beyond the normal cost of maintaining health coverage, but are reasonable, uninsured, and necessary for the wellbeing of the child. In 2019, Maryland redefined…
Often, retirement plans are the largest assets acquired during a marriage. If a retirement plan was created or improved during a marriage it should be included for consideration in an absolute divorce and subject to equitable distribution by the court. In Maryland, certain types of retirement interests such as 401(k), 403(b) and pensions require a…