There are various reasons for a divorced parent to want to move out of state. In your case, the reason is a promotion at work and a move to company offices in Virginia. If you want your nine-year-old son to move with you, you must obtain the court’s approval and...
Month: August 2022
Child Pornography Creation & Distribution in Maryland: Everything You Need To Know
What is child pornography? Child pornography refers to any material that depicts a minor engaged in sexual activity. It could be a magazine, book, text description, photograph or video. The minor in question must not have provided consent to participate in such acts....
Co-Parenting During Divorce
How is child custody determined? Parents may work together to determine custody of their children. This is generally done before the divorce is final. That determination may also be made by a judge in a court of law during divorce proceedings. The best interests of...
Child Pornography Possession in Maryland Explained
What is child pornography? Child pornography is defined as any visual materials that show a minor engaging in sexual activity. It could be a video, drawing, text content or a series of photos. In many instances, the child depicted in those materials usually did not...
A Guide To Alimony in Maryland
What is alimony? Alimony is a certain amount of money that one party is required to pay the other person. This usually happens after a divorce in Maryland. The judge overseeing the divorce hearing will make determinations as to who will be responsible for receiving...
Statutory Rape in Maryland: Definition, Penalties, and How To Report It
What is statutory rape? Statutory rape is loosely defined as an act of sexual intercourse with a minor. It may refer to a sexual act that has been committed with a person who is 14 or 15 years old or younger and perpetrated by an individual who is at least four years...
Legal Guardianship in Maryland: FAQs
What is a Legal Guardian? A legal guardian refers to a person who has been named by a court or other similar governing body to care for another person. The person who is entrusted to the guardian’s care may also sometimes be referred to as a ward. Guardians could be...
Maryland Sex Offender Registry: Tier 3 Offenses Explained
What is a sex offense? Sex offenses or sex crimes are sexual acts that are a committed with another person without that individual’s consent. Molestation, rape, sexual assault and producing or distributing child pornography are a few examples of sex offenses. People...
What To Do If Your Spouse Refuses to Sign Divorce Papers?
Divorce can be traumatic and leave unresolved feelings. It’s not easy to consider ending a union that partners thought was going to be perfect. Sadly, divorce may sometimes be the best possible alternative for all parties involved. One or both parties may decide that...
Maryland Sex Offender Registry: Tier 2 Offenses Explained
What is the sex offender registry? The sex offender registry is a comprehensive database. It contains information on all people who have been convicted of serious sexual offenses. Each state maintains their own sex offender registry, and are updated regularly as new...