Sharing custody of your child with your former partner is, no doubt, a very challenging experience. You want what is best for your child and you may have concerns that your ex is not providing that. If you feel that your current Maryland custody agreement needs...
Going through a divorce is a busy time for couples and their families. However, it is important that couples know what to expect so they can ask any questions they have during the separation and divorce process. In addition to child custody, asset division is one of...
During a marriage, couples often combine finances and debt. What happens, then, when it all must split during a divorce? Maryland law provides guidance on how courts should divvy up intangible and tangible property. According to the statutes, assets and debts do not...
When figuring child support, the state does consider other children a parent may have to support. The whole goal of child support is to ensure parents are responsible for their children and provide for them financially. The court does not want to take support away...
If you are in the middle of a custody dispute, you may think you and your children's other parent will never agree on anything. While it can be perfectly acceptable to disagree about many matters, you do not want your ex to be reckless or irresponsible with your kids....
A divorce can be emotionally draining for most people, but it can be more challenging when it involves children. Maryland judges make custody decisions considering children's well-being. Although they usually award parents joint custody, sometimes one parent gains...
In the wake of a marital split, you and your spouse may find it difficult to hammer out a viable co-parenting plan. If your children remain the priority, you may want to seek options that lessen the blow of a split custody arrangement. Nesting is one option that may...
A divorce can be a challenging time for children. It is a time of tremendous stress and tension. Add in a new school year, and things can be even more difficult. Parents who have joint custody can do several things to make the transition easier. Both parents should...
If you are a fan of fine jewelry, you may love the overall look and feel of your wedding ring. This is especially true if you had some sort of say in its design or even picked it out. Even though your marriage is barreling toward an inevitable end, you would like to...
Child custody is a topic that often comes up in divorce but is not exclusive to that field of legal support. In situations where same-sex couples require a donor to facilitate artificial insemination, there are many caveats regarding biological parents and intentional...