When a Maryland court decides how much a parent will pay in child support each month, it will primarily review the parent's income. However, it may not be entirely obvious what constitutes as income and what does not. Here is a detailed list of potential income...
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Do you need to make a change to your divorce decree?
Let's say you got a divorce ten years ago when your child was two years old, and now you and your son's or daughter's situation has changed. Perhaps ten years ago, your son was healthy and the normal amount of child support was sufficient to pay for his or her needs,...
Do you think you can receive alimony? Here’s what you should know
Alimony has been around for a very long time. If you qualify to receive this vital marital benefit, you should never feel ashamed. Even if your ex or others try their best to make you feel embarrassed about being the recipient of these payments, if a court of law...
Visitation right of unmarried people, relatives and grandparents
Child custody and visitation disputes are not just reserved for divorced couples, but can involve unmarried couples, grandparents, and even other relatives as well. In each of these cases, a familiar bond to a child may provide the necessary grounds upon which a claim...
Can I make a claim for pain and suffering damages?
It doesn't matter if a plaintiff can receive a million dollars in personal injury compensation: Money is never a suitable exchange for one's health. However, financial compensation is the only way Maryland courts have of making things right after a negligent party...
When can I apply for a divorce modification?
Just like everything else in life, your divorce ruling is not necessarily set in stone. If your life circumstances have changed substantially since the family court judge made a decision on your case, you might be able to apply for a modification. Let's consider...
What’s a soft tissue injury?
Have you ever seen somebody walking around with white foam neck brace after a car accident? If the person said he had "whiplash," then he probably suffered what's called a "soft tissue" injury. A soft tissue injury can be any kind of problem that affects the soft...
Financial tips for mothers going through a divorce
When you have devoted years of your life to rearing your children, you don't have much experience in the workforce. You probably count on your husband to pay the bills and take care of your financial needs. This is perfectly understandable. If you find out that...
Paying alimony? Be sure to keep records
As part of your upcoming divorce, you may end up making alimony payments to your ex-wife. The court might order you to continue making monthly payments until your ex is either capable of reasonably supporting herself or remarries. As with other transactions, it is...
Tragic drunk driving crash claims pedestrian’s life
A man from Waldorf, Maryland, was arrested after a fatal pedestrian versus car accident late last month. The incident happened early on a Sunday morning after a 50-year-old driver allegedly hit a 23-year-old man who was walking across Coastal Highway in Ocean City....