Although it's intended as a lifelong arrangement, almost half of American marriages end in divorce. Residents of Maryland might see the marriages of their friends and family members crumbling, and it's hard for them to be willing to commit. Individuals may also be...
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Family Law
What are some common divorce mistakes?
When you're dealing with a divorce in Maryland, you might want to settle it as quickly as possible and get it over with. While accepting the first offer from the other party can be tempting, it's important to think about your future and how you'll support yourself...
What factors can affect alimony in Maryland?
Ending your marriage may be a difficult decision if your spouse earns most of – or all – your household’s income. Without their earnings, you will likely wonder how you will make ends meet on your own. It is possible, though, that you will qualify for alimony under...
What increases (and diminishes) your chances of winning custody
One of the more common questions a parent seeking to regain or increase their custody time with their child asks about is what they can do to enhance their chances in their Maryland case. Most family law judges aim to have kids spend equal amounts of time with each...
The 2 ways to establish paternity in Maryland
Most jurisdictions automatically assume that a mother is the bona fide parent of the child born to them; however, they don't look at fathers the same way. Like Maryland, many states have a process that dads must follow to establish their paternity and thus be able to...
How parental alienation can ruin your child custody prospects
Most divorcing spouses struggle to come to terms with the prospect of not seeing their kids every day. It's this thought that motivates them to do whatever it takes to get as much visitation or custody time with their kids as possible. Sometimes parents engage in...
How credit card debt gets split up in a divorce
Getting divorced when you have credit card debt can be tricky. Maryland attorneys often advise their clients not to finalize their divorces with joint debts that are still due. Whether one or both spouses are ultimately deemed responsible for credit card debt incurred...
What should you take into account when sharing child custody?
When marriages break down, they end in divorce. When children are involved, the last thing that parents want is for their children to be negatively impacted by their divorce. Child custody has to be worked out in a way that is best for both the parents and the...
Divorcing? Protect your parental rights to custody of the kids
Prince George's County parents who are divorcing may worry that their rights to spend time with and parent their children will be abridged in the divorce process. However, in most cases, the family law courts will do all that they can to promote a healthy relationship...
What happens with your property when you divorce in Maryland
If you're getting divorced, then you're probably concerned about what's going to happen with your property once that happens. Maryland, like many other states in the country, is a jurisdiction that has an equitable distribution statute in place. This means that any...