When it comes to deciding any question of child custody a Maryland court will not automatically seek to award custody to the mother. In fact, the court will default toward any decision that serves the best interests of the child. Since the child is generally...
No matter what time of year it happens to be, the roads will present safety challenges. As for springtime, you have more people on the road enjoying the sun; you'll even see more wildlife coming out of hibernation. Add to this the fact that the roads could be wetter...
Do you feel like you can't be "yourself" around your spouse? Maybe you feel like you're always on guard and if you reveal how you actually feel about something, you'll get hit with a demeaning comment about why you're wrong. Subtle abuse from a spouse like this can...
We've all seen the news reports and advertising claims on how rear-facing child car seats are the safest for young babies, but do these reports really add up? A recent investigation into the performance of rear-facing child seats put these car seats to the test in...
In 2013, Maryland lawmakers organized a commission to determine whether state courts need to change the way they decide child custody cases. Over a period of 18 months, the commission convened to hear from family law lawyers, family court judges and mental-health...
When you're in the throes of marital arguments and disagreement -- and when you've decided to get a divorce -- the first thing you'll want to have is your own space. You may already be shopping for an apartment or a new house to purchase. In most situations, it's...
There's nothing better than feeling the wind against your cheeks while you're riding your favorite motorcycle through the countryside. Riding a motorcycle is addictive, and it keeps you coming back for more. That said, it's also dangerous, so motorcyclists need to do...
Marital statistics reveal what most of us already knew: Some jobs are meant for single people and some jobs are meant for married people. There appears to be a correlation between choice of occupation and whether someone will end up getting divorced. Here are a few of...
Raising a teenage child can be challenging at times, but spending time with your teen will also be a lot of fun. As a single parent, you will want to make the most of your parenting time to ensure that you don't miss out on these vital years with your child. Here are...
You are about to get married. You're about to share everything in life with your partner, including your future children and your finances – and you're about to make a lifelong commitment to the person you love. While this is all true, it's also true that your...