Asking for a modification to a custody agreement -- when you don't have the agreement of your ex-spouse -- is a very big deal. The court generally hates to make changes to an existing agreement without a good reason. If you're headed into court with a modification...
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1 killed, others injured in Maryland car accident
When a teenager heads away to a cheerleading competition, the worst news parents expect to hear is that someone broke an arm or a leg in a bad fall -- not that their child has been injured or killed in an accident on the road. Unfortunately, that's what happened after...
Can your ex just refuse you visitation in a Maryland divorce?
People going through a divorce may be willing to do things they would usually find immoral or inappropriate. Even someone who has always had an egalitarian approach toward parenting may change when it is their family going through a divorce. Someone you thought you...
The government shutdown and your divorce
The government shutdown that started in late 2018 and carried over in 2019 is now officially the longest in the history of the United States. That's bad news for a lot of people. Could it also affect your divorce? Possibly. Whether you're (hopefully) reading this...
How custody agreements have changed (mostly for the better)
Years ago, custody arrangements between divorced couples pretty much looked alike from one family to the next. The divorced mom had primary custody (and all the headaches of raising children mostly alone). The divorced dad was relegated to seeing his kids only on a...
Divorce and taxes: What you should know
Couples that have recently ended their marriages or who are still in that process need to know how to handle one major obligation: their taxes. Here are some basics about taxes after divorce you should know: 1. According to the IRS, your marital status on Dec. 31...
Speed restrictions in Maryland: What drivers should know
Have you ever been driving on the road only to be scared half out of your skin by a car that zooms past you like you are standing still? Or, have you ever been on the road and realize that you're about to run right over a car that's going so slowly you're sure the...
Will a history of domestic violence impact a Maryland divorce?
People in Maryland get divorced for any number of reasons. Most couples end a marriage because they grow apart or because of infidelity. However, in some cases, spousal abuse and domestic violence are the reason for divorce. If you intend to leave an abusive spouse...
Are you anticipating a divorce in the New Year?
Have you committed already to a "new year, new you" way of thinking? If that includes the idea that you're going to get a divorce, there are a few things you need to start doing now to get ready. Here's a list you can use: 1. Get those financial documents in order The...
Don’t make these mistakes during your custody battle
No matter how hard you try, it isn't always possible to avoid a custody battle. If your spouse is determined to fight, there's nothing you can do to prevent it. You can, however, prevent yourself from falling into some common traps. These are some of the top mistakes...