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CHILD GUARDIANSHIP

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....

15 September

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UPPER MARLBORO DIVORCE LAWYER

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Many people imagine that divorce consists of stressful court scenes in which each spouse accuses the other of misconduct and a bitter fight ensues over who should get the beanie baby collection. While this is the case for some of the more antagonistic couples, there are other options when conditions are quite so unfriendly. Every situation is different so it’s best to contact a divorce lawyer in Maryland who has experience handling a wide variety of cases....

01 September

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FAMILY LAW MEDIATION

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Mediation is a process in which the parties appear before an impartial third party who does not have authority to adjudicate (make a formal decision) the dispute; however, by applying mediation techniques generally accepted within the professional mediation community, assists the parties by identifying the issues and interests of both parties, exploring settlement alternatives, and fashioning the basis of an agreement....

15 August

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MARYLAND SPOUSAL SUPPORT

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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, indefinite, is referred to a permanent alimony.

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01 August

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GRANDPARENT & 3RD PARTY CUSTODY

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Maryland law allows grandparents and third parties to petition for visitation or custody, provided they can prove parental unfitness or exceptional circumstances. Courts prioritize the child’s best interests, considering factors like the child’s relationship with the third party and emotional stability. Grandparents are treated as third parties, with no preference over others seeking custody. Custody in Maryland is not permanent and can be modified as situations evolve. Types of custody include legal, physical, joint, and sole custody. The court process typically involves pre-trial conferences, mediation, and possibly evaluations to determine custody arrangements and visitation schedules. Each case is unique, and seeking advice...

15 July

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CHILD SUPPORT, ENFORCEMENT & CUSTODY

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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....

15 April

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WILLS & POWER OF ATTORNEY

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Although Maryland law regards wills and powers of attorney as separate documents, both create rights and responsibilities for different parties. Both create a mechanism for one person to legally act on behalf of another and both have specific provisions under Maryland law that they must meet to be valid.

A will is a legal document that describes how the person drafting the document wants to have their assets and property disposed of when he/she dies. The will appoints an executor who distributes the assets on behalf of the decedent. If someone dies without a will, they are considered intestate and Maryland...

01 April

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LEGAL GUARDIAN IN MARYLAND

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A guardian is someone appointed by the Court to assume legal responsibility for another person or another person’s property, or both. Guardianship is appropriate and necessary when an individual is not capable of making their own decisions in society. Three examples are:

Minors – Individuals who are under the age of 18
Mentally Disabled – Individuals who have been diagnose and treated for mental disability
Elderly – Certain elderly individuals can be classified as unable to care for themselves, and will therefor require a guardian

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15 February

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DESERTION AS A GROUND FOR DIVORCE

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Divorce Lawyer in Maryland Explains Desertion as a Ground for Divorce In order to file for divorce in the state of Maryland, several requirements must be met. Unlike no fault states, Maryland requires a specific reason for divorce. If the married couple lives apart for 12 or more months before filing for divorce, this “fault” requirement is waived. Additionally, at least one spouse must be a Maryland resident for at least one year before filing for the divorce. Divorce can be a pretty tricky subject, especially with multiple variables involved. It’s always best to consult a divorce lawyer in Maryland to...

15 January

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DIVORCE & SEPARATION IN IMMIGRATION STATUS

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A divorce or separation can definitely affect your lawful status and ability to stay in the U.S. if you are in the country on a visa that was granted based on your spouse’s application. If you used your spouse’s status to immigrate within two years of your marriage, you are a conditional resident, and therefore getting a divorce or separation will affect your status. Additionally, divorce or separation may affect your status if your status depends on your spouse’s status. ...

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