Child Custody
Paternity Claims Outside the Marriage
Maryland law presumes that the husband of the mother is the child’s father because the mother is married at the time of the child’s conception
October 15, 2019
Category: Child Support
Child Custody
At Ease: Maryland Child Custody Rights for Active Duty Military Parents
Child custody and visitation cases in Montgomery County, Maryland and Prince George’s County, Maryland, can be challenging. Custody cases are especially challenging when protecting the
October 1, 2019
Child Custody
Move in the Right Direction: Alcohol Treatment in Maryland custody
Drug or alcohol treatment in Maryland custody cases can be a sensitive issue. Oftentimes, a parent’s successful completion of alcohol treatment, may impact a judge’s
September 15, 2019
Child Custody
Maryland Single Parent: Dos and Don’ts
A Maryland single parent faces many concerns and obstacles, but co-parenting with an argumentative or absentee mother or father can be an ongoing strain on
August 15, 2019
Child Custody
Protect Yourself: Defend Against a False Protective Order in Maryland
In Maryland, a person may be eligible to obtain a Maryland protective order when the petitioner is abused by a spouse or romantic partner. To
August 1, 2019
Alimony
More to Lose: Considerations in a Maryland High Net Income Divorce
A Maryland high net income divorce can be complex due to the need for assessments of child support, alimony, monetary award, and high-value property division.
July 15, 2019
Alimony
What to Do When the Maryland Judge Is Wrong
Any legal case can be draining, but if a judge ruled against you after considerable time, stress, and expense, it can be especially difficult. If
April 1, 2019
Alimony
Agree to Disagree: Looking at Mutual Consent Divorce in Maryland
Prior to 2015, Maryland couples who mutually agreed to file for divorce were required to wait one year before filing—even if the parties agreed on
March 15, 2019
Child Support
You Get What You Pay For: Maryland Child Support Enforcement
In Maryland, each county, and Baltimore city, has a Child Support Enforcement Office that can assist parents in collecting child support from the other parent
February 1, 2019
Annulment
When Something Is Lacking: Understanding Annulments in Maryland
If you’re choosing to end your marriage, you may be able to obtain an annulment in Maryland instead of a divorce. A divorce is the
January 15, 2019