15 July

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LIMITED & ABSOLUTE DIVORCE

MARYLAND MILITARY DIVORCE ATTORNEY Unlike some other states, there are two types of divorce in the state of Maryland Choosing which one to go through is best discussed with a Maryland divorce lawyer. The two types of divorce are: Absolute Divorce - This is a final, absolute and permanent form of divorce. In this type, all issues relating to alimony, child custody, child support, and property are handled by the court. After an absolute divorce, the individuals involved may remarry Limited Divorce - This is a form of divorce that is like separation that is supervised. As the state of Maryland has...

01 July

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DIVISION OF ASSETS, DEBT & PROPERTY IN A DIVORCE

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DIVORCE ATTORNEY IN MARYLAND division of marital property in the case of divorce According to Maryland state law, the division of marital property in the case of divorce must be equitable, meaning it must be fair, not necessarily equal. Some couples are able to come to an agreement about how everything should be divided without legal intervention, and are able to submit an agreement for court approval. Others need the help of a divorce attorney in Maryland or mediators to assist in the negotiation of a settlement. Marital vs Separate Property The very first step when deciding how to split up assets and property...

15 June

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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 June

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CHILD SUPPORT, ENFORCEMENT, CUSTODY, CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT

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FAMILY LAW LAWYER MARYLAND HOW IS CHILD SUPPORT DETERMINED Child support is a court-ordered payment requiring the noncustodial parent to pay child support to the custodial parent. Typically for ordinary expenses of food, shelter, clothing, education and medication needs for the children only. In 1990, Maryland passed a law requiring the courts to use child support guidelines in all child support cases. The guidelines provide a formula to calculate your child support obligation. The Maryland’s Child Support Calculator incorporates the following: Each parent’s actual monthly income. If a parent is not working and has no other form of income, the court can still assign...

01 May

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CONTESTED GUARDIANSHIPS

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MARYLAND GUARDIANSHIP LAWYER MARYLAND GUARDIANSHIP LAWYER EXPLAINS CONTESTED GUARDIANSHIPS & INTERESTED PERSON’S RIGHTS Interested individuals have a large role in how guardianship of a minor, disabled person, or property is granted. Often, interested parties involvement will turn an uncontested guardianship case into a complicated battle, called a ‘contested guardianship.’ It may happen when the guardianship is being granted, or later down the line if an interested party believes the guardian is not doing a proper job of caring for the person or property. If you are fighting for guardianship, consult with a highly experienced Maryland guardianship lawyer for legal assistance. Who is an...

15 April

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CHILD GUARDIANSHIP

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MARYLAND CHILD GUARDIANSHIP ATTORNEY CHILD GUARDIANSHIPS IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND Child guardianship is a serious issue. It is a lot of responsibility to become the guardian of another person. You are given the responsibility of making the most important decisions on their behalf, and obligated to ensure their safety and wellbeing. The process to become the guardian of a minor in the state of Maryland is appropriately complex and should be handled by an experienced Maryland child guardianship attorney. Steps to Become a Guardian Petition the Court - In order to become a guardian of a minor, the individual must first petition the...

01 April

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PARENTAL ALIENATION SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

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MARYLAND FAMILY LAW LAWYER When a couple is going through a divorce or separation, the entire family is affected and those affects can be lasting and significant. Children are often times the most affected because they have not had the years of experience that it takes to understand and deal with emotional trauma. In the same way that their young minds are more susceptible to emotional stress, they are also far more susceptible to manipulation. Parental Alienation is the process, and the result, of the psychological manipulation of a child into showing unwarranted fear, disrespect or hostility towards a parent and/or other family...

15 March

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CHILD CUSTODY INTERSTATE JURISDICTION ISSUES

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MARYLAND FAMILY LAW LAWYER Family law is very complex, especially when it pertains to child custody. Although the Uniform Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) was designed to resolve any complexities between states, if you find yourself in the middle of an interstate child custody dispute, contact an experienced Maryland family law attorney who can help you. If the parents live in different states or nations, the first issue that must be resolved is whether the court has proper jurisdiction over the person to handle the child custody or support dispute. The UCCJEA is the law that spells out the rules for...

01 March

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PRENUPTIAL CONTRACT / AGREEMENT

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MARYLAND DIVORCE LAWYER ATTORNEY HELPING WITH ALL LEGAL ASPECTS OF GETTING DIVORCED In the State of Maryland, agreements made prior to the time of the ceremony between spouses-to-be is called a prenuptial contract or agreement. Typically, valid prenuptial agreements remain enforceable after divorce. Precedent shows us that prenuptial agreements are very difficult to void. However, this may change. In March of 2013, a Brooklyn court invalidated a prenuptial agreement that a Long Island woman had signed with her millionaire husband before their 1998 wedding. This is a precedent-setting move, and divorce lawyers in every state are sitting up and taking notice. For this reason,...

15 February

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CHILD CUSTODY, VISITATION & SUPPORT

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FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY IN MARYLAND Child custody and visitation is another important part of the divorce proceeding. When contemplating which parent should get primary custody the Court must reach a decision that is "in the best interest of the child." There are several major facts that the Courts will consider before awarding primary custody to one parent or the other: parents ability provide for the child, continuity of primary caregiver, lifestyle and conduct of parents, mental and physical health of parents, child's age and preference. Stability of the environment is key. In previous years under the "tender years" doctrine the Courts were able...

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LIMITED & ABSOLUTE DIVORCE

DIVISION OF ASSETS, DEBT & PROPERTY IN A DIVORCE

MARYLAND DIVORCE ATTORNEY EXPLAINS DIVIDING MARITAL PROPERTY

CHILD SUPPORT, ENFORCEMENT, CUSTODY, CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT

CONTESTED GUARDIANSHIPS

CHILD GUARDIANSHIP

PARENTAL ALIENATION SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

CHILD CUSTODY INTERSTATE JURISDICTION ISSUES

PRENUPTIAL CONTRACT / AGREEMENT

CHILD CUSTODY, VISITATION & SUPPORT

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