Maryland Family Law

There’s no way to sugarcoat it. Divorce is hard. But for many families, it is the only way to move forward with a fresh start in life. When one or two of you are federal government employees, dividing assets is even more of a challenge. Our team of attorneys at Petrelli Previtera, LLC is here […]

How To Void A Settlement Agreement in Maryland When There Is a Big Difference Between Spouses in Education or Finances In marriages, there are many things that couples have in common, such as hobbies or interests. However, there are many marriages in which there are differences when it comes to certain aspects of life. There […]

Divorce is a highly complicated process. It is not only a complex legal process, it also involves your finances and will test your emotions. On top of these things, if you and your spouse are people of high net worth, you will have more to think and worry about aside from the most common divorce […]

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 significant change in […]

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 a 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 […]

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 possess all the necessary knowledge, mistakes are made. These mistakes can be very costly. […]

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 on the legal side, it is best practice to consult an experienced Maryland family law attorney. […]

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 […]