Permanent alimony payments continue to exist in the state of Maryland. This means that, in rare divorce cases, it's possible for a family court judge to force one spouse to pay the other spouse monthly alimony checks for the rest of their lives. Permanent alimony,...
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Do you need to modify your child custody arrangements?
In most Maryland divorces, the judge's decision is law and a family court will not alter that decision. That is, if the conditions and circumstances of yourself, your ex and your children stay the same. If there is a considerable change in circumstances, you might be...
Does your career have anything to do with your divorce?
The reasons why we get divorced are complicated. Some Maryland couples may choose to separate because they're constantly fighting. Others might separate due to infidelity. They list is endless and it's rare that a divorcing couple can point their fingers at one simple...
Grandparent visitation rights in Maryland
As a grandparent, you are in love with your grandchildren. The relationship you enjoy with them is particularly special because you get to completely enjoy your grandchildren in a carefree way that you didn't get to experience when you were raising your own kids --...
Did you know there are different kinds of speed limits?
Maryland residents may be surprised to know that different kinds of speed limits apply to different areas of cities, states and towns. These categories of speed limits will affect the kind of speeding ticket defense that those accused of speeding choose. Vehicle...
Do you know which steps to take after a car accident?
Even though you do whatever you can to avoid trouble on the road, you shouldn't assume you will never be part of a car accident. This could happen when you least expect it, through no fault of your own. It's important to prepare yourself for the aftermath of a car...
Child custody: When parents decide
When two spouses have children together -- and they're in the process of getting a divorce -- the preferable way to resolve child custody decisions is out of court. Court proceedings take a long time, they're costly and they're often stressful. Conversely, parents can...
India pressured to sign international child abduction treaty
The Hague Convention was created in response to the problem of parents absconding with their children to other countries without the other parent's approval. These international child abduction cases can be difficult for parents to navigate due to the differences in...
Want to keep your kids? Consider keeping a diary
If you look strictly at statistics, you'll find that mothers in Maryland tend to get the child custody award when push comes to shove. If you read between the lines, however, you'll realize that this is largely due to the fact that mothers tend to spend more time...
Car accidents, wrongful death and criminal law
Imagine for a moment that a Maryland mother loses her husband in a tragic car accident. After police investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, they realize that the man who struck the woman's husband was drunk. Authorities arrest the at-fault driver, charge...