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When it comes to child custody in Maryland, parents often wonder if their teenager's wishes are the final word. The simple answer is no, but their opinion carries significant weight, especially as they get older. Maryland law prioritizes the "best interests of the...
Life really changes for parents when they become empty nesters. They go back to living on their own, and their children move off to attend college, start careers, get married and much more. In some cases, this leads to a divorce. The couple may have been married for...
When there’s an impending divorce, it’s not unusual for spouses to look around their home and make a mental (or written) inventory of the things they want to keep. This can include furniture, artwork, exercise equipment, high-end kitchen gadgets, vacation souvenirs...
Co-parenting after a separation or divorce can be challenging, especially when one parent is dealing with mental health issues. Many people assume that a mental health diagnosis automatically disqualifies a parent from sharing custody of their children. However,...
When you're facing a custody battle in Maryland, it's easy to feel like your entire life is under a microscope. But judges don't base their decisions on who seems more frustrated or who files the most paperwork. They follow a clear legal framework that focuses on one...
Family courts take child safety seriously. When concerns about endangerment arise, it may become a central issue in custody decisions. Even if a child has not been physically harmed, the potential for serious risk can prompt the court to reconsider an individual’s...
For divorcing couples in Maryland, stock options often raise complicated questions. Are they considered marital property? In many cases, the answer is yes. But it depends on the timing and conditions of the grant. To understand how courts handle stock options, it...
Everyone’s priorities change to some extent as they move through their lives. That means the priorities of a couple who divorces in their 50s or older are likely very different than those of younger divorcing couples. One of those priorities usually revolves around...
One of the biggest issues that you may face when you’re going through a divorce is the property division process. Oftentimes, the house is the largest asset that you’ll have to deal with. There are three primary options for the home: Sell the home One party buys out...
Child custody arrangements are meant to support a child’s best interests, but over time, life can shift in ways that make an existing plan unworkable. When that happens, a custody modification may be warranted. However, courts typically require proof of a substantial...