In Maryland, many parents understand the value in ensuring their children receive a post-secondary education. Today’s job market is intensely competitive, and anyone without at least some post-high school education or training is usually at a significant disadvantage. Even if you expect your child to pursue a trade rather than a college degree, you probably…
Having a child can come with many expenses for parents. Parents have to frequently pay for daycare, school, living expenses, after school activities, summer camp, etc. Having a child may also come with medical expenses due to routine checkups, injuries, or illnesses. In some instances, for children with specific health needs, the cost of healthcare…
If you and your spouse have a combined income of over $15,000 a month, it is likely that you entered into a prenuptial agreement prior to your marriage. A prenuptial agreement or antenuptial agreement (“prenup”) is an agreement entered between two people before a marriage where one or both parties establish their right to claim an…
Emotions often run high during contested custody cases in Montgomery County, Maryland and Prince George’s County, Maryland. One parent may feel that they were treated unfairly by the court or that losing daily contact with their child may be intolerable. Sometimes, when dealing with the intense emotional aftermath of a custody dispute, a parent may decide…
In any divorce proceeding, all parents of minor children should work to ensure that the financial needs of their children will be met. Parents of special needs children after divorce in Maryland have unique considerations and obstacles when planning to provide for the financial needs of their children. One unique consideration is preparing for long-term…