Maryland Family Law

Alimony is a court-ordered financial support payment made from one spouse or former partner to another. In Maryland, alimony is referred to as spousal support and is governed by the Maryland Family Law Code. Alimony is designed to help an economically dependent spouse become self-supporting. In Maryland, the court may award spousal support to a […]

Grounds for Full Custody of a Child in Maryland In Maryland, the court may award full legal and physical custody of a child to one parent if it is in the child’s best interests. The parent who receives full custody is known as the custodial parent and is responsible for making all major decisions regarding […]

What is a Custody Evaluation in Maryland? Maryland child custody evaluations are conducted by mental health professionals to determine a child’s best interests when a custody dispute arises. The evaluator will consider the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of the child and will make recommendations to the court on which parent should have custody or […]

No one wants to get divorced, but it happens. People change, and the person you are married to five, ten, or fifteen years down the line is rarely the person you originally married. Consulting with a qualified divorce attorney is crucial if you and/or your spouse are considering splitting up. Together, you can consider the […]

So your ex brought your child back late for the fifth weekend in a row? It happens. Living with a custody order is manageable. However, when your ex isn’t keen on holding their end of the deal, it turns into a different case altogether. Treading this thin line, trying to understand the laws, and juggling […]

For various reasons, including religious concerns, health insurance concerns, pension and social security benefits, and even a desire to eventually reconcile, couples in troubled relationships may opt for legal separation rather than divorce. To help you through the process, we’ve compiled a list of five important facts about legal separations in Maryland. There’s No Such […]

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 […]

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 […]