Can an adulterous spouse be denied alimony in Maryland?
If a person’s spouse cheated on them, it is easy to see why they can no longer emotionally stand to stay married. They may see themselves as a victim. Because the adulterous spouse violated their marital vows and brought about the end of the marriage, does this mean...
Working out child custody in Maryland
You may have been married happily for a long time and your family consists of you and your spouse and a child whom you share. However, perhaps, somewhere in time the marriage was no longer a source of joy for you and the rest of your family. The only way to make...
Seeking a custody modification due to parental substance abuse
Navigating a child custody dispute can be heart-wrenching. As you and your child’s other parent fight over what you believe is best for your kid, the child is often caught in the middle, often wanting to spend time with both parents. While that’s understandable, that...
Understanding prenuptial agreements
If you are getting married, you may be excited, nervous and happy. You may have a million things on your mind, from the details of your upcoming wedding and honeymoon to your long-term future plans. The last thing you want to think about is the possibility that one...
Guiding you and your children through a mediated divorce
When married couples decide to start a family, they often imagine their future including all the childhood milestones, family vacations and holidays spent together as a family unit. Thus, when parents decide to divorce, it can be challenging to think about these life...
Same-sex divorce has unique issues
Legal recognition of same-sex marriage was overdue when the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in 2015. Even though divorce laws apply to all married couples, same-sex couples should be aware of certain matters if they ever face divorce. Before...
Tips to achieve financial stability post-divorce
Are you headed toward divorce? If so, you’re probably worried about what marriage dissolution is going to mean for your finances. This is understandable given that divorce is often a major financial transaction that sets the stage for your financial standing for years...
In Maryland, do we have divorce equality?
Since 2015, same-sex marriage has been legal in our state and throughout the United States. However, it has not completely made divorce equality the law in every state. Some states still have barriers to a same-sex divorce, and even in Maryland, same-sex couples may...
What are important points about a Maryland parenting plan?
Divorce is difficult for every family member who is going through it whether it is the married couple or their children. A litany of concerns will come to the forefront once the couple decides to end the marriage and few are more complex, worrisome and emotionally...
When am I allowed to collect my attorney fees in a divorce?
In most cases, those who go to court in Maryland will have to pay for their own attorney. After a lengthy case that ends with a trial or hearing, attorney fees can cost tens of thousands of dollars. In a divorce, one spouse has the option to ask the court to order the...