When two spouses have children together -- and they're in the process of getting a divorce -- the preferable way to resolve child custody decisions is out of court. Court proceedings take a long time, they're costly and they're often stressful. Conversely, parents can...
The Hague Convention was created in response to the problem of parents absconding with their children to other countries without the other parent's approval. These international child abduction cases can be difficult for parents to navigate due to the differences in...
If you look strictly at statistics, you'll find that mothers in Maryland tend to get the child custody award when push comes to shove. If you read between the lines, however, you'll realize that this is largely due to the fact that mothers tend to spend more time...
Imagine for a moment that a Maryland mother loses her husband in a tragic car accident. After police investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, they realize that the man who struck the woman's husband was drunk. Authorities arrest the at-fault driver, charge...
People don't get married without thinking the union is going to last forever. However, about 20 percent of couples who get married end up getting a divorce inside the first five years. Another 48 percent of people break up before 20 years have passed. In a lot of...
There are probably a million different things running through your head when you start to contemplate a divorce. Have you waited long enough? Does what has happened between you and your spouse really mean it's time for a divorce? Should you give up on your marriage,...
A 15-year-old pedestrian was killed in a car accident that happened in Hebron. According to police, the incident took place on Monday, Aug. 14, at approximately 9:30 p.m. along Route 50. Police say that their preliminary investigations reveal the teenage boy ran into...
What if you suffer a sudden heart attack, get into a car accident or get hurt in some way that prevents you from being able to work and earn a living? The condition is only temporary and you expect to be back on your feet in a couple of months; however, you're unable...
Parenting provisions are special agreements and special language that parents can include in their child custody agreements. These provisions offer further solidification and clarity as to specific areas of interest of the parents in relation to the way they will be...
A lot of different kinds of family law disputes can arise after you have finalized your divorce agreement and parenting plan. The other parent, for example, might accuse you of not fulfilling your parental responsibilities. The other parent might say that you aren't a...