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Maryland Alimony Lawyer In Maryland divorce, permanent alimony in your case does not guarantee “permanent” support. The law provides that if your ex-spouse undergoes a “substantial” change in their financial circumstance, they could ask for a modification of the terms of the alimony obligation. Generally, a change of status from employment to retirement means a […]

Child custody cases prove to be very emotional for judges. They take into account many pieces of information to allow them to make a decision that is in the best interest of the child. So what do they typically look at? Fitness of the parents One of the first things that the court will look […]

The major goals of divorce are to achieve resolution to marital issues, pave the way for closure, settle legal concerns, and help both spouses transition to independent lives. One thing that pertains to these issues is selling the marital home. If you are concerned that the sale price is too low or the broken commission […]

Congratulations to our fall 2020 scholarship winner, Rachel Allison! Below is her essay. By Rachel Allison Divorce is a difficult situation for everyone involved. Whether the cause is infidelity, some form of abuse, or a drifting apart of two people who pledged their lives to each other at one point in time, it is an […]

Why Proceeding Without an Attorney Is Not Advisable in Handling a Maryland Custody Case We hear stories of people all the time who think that they can represent themselves in their custody case. More times than not they quickly become overwhelmed and realize that they probably should have hired an attorney. Since they do not […]

When Knowledge of the Rules of Trial Procedure Could Make or Break Your Family Law Case There are times when family law cases may lean heavily on the facts of the case. Family court cases also rely on a party’s knowledge or lack of it about procedural law. To be certain that you are covered […]

The time following the end of your marriage is very difficult. It is common to feel overwhelmed with emotions like anger, betrayal, fear, hurt, and confusion. The trauma can put you in a less than ideal state of mind when it comes time to sign a marital settlement agreement. This is one of the major […]

As part of a divorce in Maryland, slight changes in setting a child custody schedule could have an enormous impact. Just a few differences in overnights could greatly affect child support obligations. Also, one or two overnights could mean hundred or thousands less of child support if the extra nights entails shared custody. It benefits […]

Some people think getting a divorce is a straightforward process, especially when a couple has been separated for a long time and there seems to be no dispute regarding property, spousal support, or child custody. Because of this simplistic thinking towards divorce, some people go about the process on their own, which can be a […]

Ending a marriage involves dealing with several issues, with one of the most important being custody of the children. You may have worked outside of your home, while your spouse stayed at home and tended to the children. Just because one parent was a stay-at-home parent, that does not mean that they get to be […]