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CHILD SUPPORT IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND

FAMILY LAWYER IN MARYLAND MARYLAND FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY HELPS WITH ALL LEGAL ASPECTS OF CHILD SUPPORT Child support in Maryland is designed to ensure that every child in the state receives adequate financial support, whether the parents are legally separated, divorced, or if they never married in the first place. Support generally takes the form of payments from the noncustodial parent to the custodial parent. The custodial parent is defined as the parent who provides the majority of the care to the child, and this means that the parent who has been awarded a greater share of custody in divorce proceedings, will...

01 July

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HOW & WHY TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY

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FAMILY LAWYER IN MARYLAND ATTORNEY HELPING WITH ALL LEGAL ASPECTS OF FAMILY LAW Its that subject that many of us don’t want to talk about, let alone think about – what will happen when we pass away? Many people don’t understand that father’s of children are often times not automatically assigned paternity following the birth of their child. Even having your name put on the birth certificate at the hospital does not guarantee that your paternity will be established. What Is Paternity? Paternity is defined by Webster’s dictionary as “the state of being someone’s father”. This seems simple enough, but what does father really mean?...

01 June

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GETTING DIVORCED IN MARYLAND

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MARYLAND DIVORCE ATTORNEY ATTORNEY HELPING WITH ALL LEGAL ASPECTS OF GETTING DIVORCED Divorce is the legal end to a marriage as ordered by a court. If you are considering getting divorced, contact a Maryland divorce attorney at our office for consultation about your specific legal issues. In the state of Maryland, a petitioner may ask for two types of divorce: absolute and limited. The most common type of divorce completed in the state is absolute. An absolute divorce is permanent, terminates all property claims by both parties, and permits remarriage if there is a reconciliation by both parties. A limited divorce is not permanent...

01 May

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ETHNICITY IMMIGRATION & CHILD-CUSTODY

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MARYLAND FAMILY LAW LAWYER Maryland Domestic Violence Domestic violence is a violent confrontation between household members involving physical harm or sexual assault. It can be between spouses, former spouses, those in or formerly in a dating relationship, adults related by blood and those who have a biological or legal parent-child relationship. Domestic violence, beyond just being physically abusive, is also psychological. The batterer uses acts of violence and a series of behaviors including intimidation, threats, psychological abuse and isolation to coerce and control the other person. Under Maryland law, the following crimes will be considered domestic violence: assault child abuse rape and other...

15 April

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DIVORCE OPTIONS

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DIVORCE LAWYER IN MARYLAND EXPLAINS YOUR DIVORCE OPTIONS Comparing Collaborative, Mediation and Litigation Unfortunately, many marriages don’t last the test of time. Each couple has a unique relationship, meaning each divorce is unique as well. There are several divorce options for couples seeking to separate in the state of Maryland and it’s important to understand each option and choose what is best for you and your family. Fortunately, divorce often doesn’t occur in a courtroom and is instead decided upon through many meetings and conversations. Seek out assistance from an experienced divorce lawyer in Maryland to learn more about the various options...

01 April

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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR EX-SPOUSE WON’T PAY CHILD SUPPORT

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FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY IN MARYLAND WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR EX-SPOUSE WON’T PAY CHILD SUPPORT It can feel like the battle is over once the court rules in your favor regarding child support. Unfortunately, the enforcement of child support can be challenging. What is a parent to do if an ex-spouse fails or refuses to pay the child support they have been ordered to give? If you find yourself in this situation, contact a Maryland child support attorney immediately. Child Support Enforcement Administration The state of Maryland has a specific agency for the enforcement of court-ordered child support. You can contact the Maryland Child...

01 March

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ADOPTION IN MARYLAND

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FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY IN MARYLAND ADOPTION IN MARYLAND In the State of Maryland, “adoption is the creation of a parent-child relationship by a judicial order between people who are not a natural parent and a child” (The people’s Law Library of Maryland.) Under the law, once the court orders an adoption, it ends the parental rights and responsibilities of the natural parents. Any adult who is not the natural parent may petition the court for an adoption. The petitioner may be single or married and is required to complete a 27-hour home study course. Maryland law also requires that the legal guardians of...

15 February

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MARYLAND DIVORCE ATTORNEY EXPLAINS DIVIDING MARITAL PROPERTY

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MARYLAND DIVORCE ATTORNEY MARITAL AND NON-MARITAL PROPERTY Divorce is never an easy event to go through as there are a lot of emotional and financial difficulties to figure out. When a couple gets divorced, all the property acquired during the marriage (furniture, cars, appliances, stocks, bank accounts, pensions etc) regardless of who purchased it, must be divided. Having an experienced Maryland divorce attorney on you side is important to protect your legal rights. The only exception would be non-marital property - property that was received by one spouse as a gift or inheritance from a third party. Non-marital property could be obtained before...

01 February

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MARYLAND SPOUSAL SUPPORT

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MARYLAND DIVORCE LAWYER SPOUSAL SUPPORT IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND When a couple divorces or separates, a Maryland court may order one spouse to pay the other spouse regular monthly payments. Alimony should not get confused for child support because although both of these payments can be given to a certain individual, they serve different purposes. There are three types of alimony. The first is known as alimony pendent lite, which is a temporary payment made while the case is pending. Rehabilitative alimony is payment for a definite period of time to allow the spouse to become self-supporting. And the last type,...

15 January

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MARYLAND CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES

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MARYLAND CHILD SUPPORT ATTORNEY ABOVE GUIDELINES CASE When dealing with child support, the state of Maryland adopted a guideline measured by the income of the parties involved. The new Maryland law tops off at a combined adjusted annual income of $180,000 per annum or $15,000 per month. Keep in mind, child support will increase depending on the number of children involved. However, just with the old guidelines, the court will have discretion in setting the support level for the parties and individuals. The guideline defines “actual income” to include: salaries; wages; commissions; bonuses; dividend income; pension income; interest income; trust income; annuity income; ...

CHILD SUPPORT IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND

HOW & WHY TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY

GETTING DIVORCED IN MARYLAND

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ETHNICITY IMMIGRATION & CHILD-CUSTODY

DIVORCE OPTIONS

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR EX-SPOUSE WON’T PAY CHILD SUPPORT

ADOPTION IN MARYLAND

MARYLAND DIVORCE ATTORNEY EXPLAINS DIVIDING MARITAL PROPERTY

MARYLAND SPOUSAL SUPPORT

MARYLAND CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES

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