Maryland Family Law

How to Get Your Maryland Divorce Case Reopened For Recalculation of Child Support In matters of child support, proof of a parent’s income is extremely important. This is because the court will base their calculation of child support on the current income of each parent. There are instances where the court finds proof of a […]

As with any problem or issue, pretending that the problem does not exist or will eventually go away is a terrible idea. Now, when it comes to a case or issue of contempt against you regarding unmet child support dues, pretending like your obligations and the contempt case do not exist is disastrous. Running away […]

How Out of Wages Garnished From Your Employee Account Work in Maryland It is common for divorced parents whose children live with their ex-spouse to pay for alimony and child support. Being such a parent can be difficult as you may be doing your best to meet your duties and still somehow fall short of […]

Court In Maryland Refuses Wife Alimony Award When She Failed To Pursue Further Training and Education Courts in Maryland are permitted by law to grant the type of alimony the court system deems fit based on the specific case. One type of alimony is rehabilitative, which grants the recipient spouse a fixed amount of alimony […]

While signing important contracts and documents in the past, you may not have paid close attention to a few of the clauses and stipulations. However, if you are going through a divorce, you need to review everything in great detail. As you would with contracts when buying a house, proceed with caution and clarity because […]

One of the most challenging and complex issues in divorce is property division, which becomes more complex without the presence of minor children. To achieve an equitable outcome, the court may support the awarding of monetary payment to one spouse. It is a complex process because there are certain rules that need to be strictly […]

If your spouse is having an affair, you can use adultery as a ground for a divorce in Maryland. However, divorce because of adultery does not necessarily mean your monetary obligation to support your spouse will be lessened. Generally, the court will divide the assets and properties acquired during the marriage between the divorcing couple […]

When a family law dispute such as divorce or child custody escalates and there is a possibility of going to court, you may be tempted to handle your case or appeal on your own. This is not highly recommended because it usually ends poorly for everyone involved. There are specific and complex details in the […]

At the end of the divorce process when we are approaching a resolution, we expect to derive a sense of security and closure from it. There are times, however, when things take an unexpected turn for the better or worse and your needs change and you need to adjust to the circumstances. The law gives […]

In Maryland, an equitable distribution state, property and debts acquired during marriage (including your 401K) are divided fairly and equitably, with the exception of limited circumstances/situations. However, an equal division is not guaranteed by the law. Automobiles, bank accounts, businesses, jewelry, houses, furniture, stocks, pensions, and retirement plans acquired during marriage primarily consist of marital […]