If a divorce is what you seek, making it happen requires following a specific legal process. It starts with filling out forms, such as a Civil Domestic Case Information Report. Once the documentation is complete, the person you are divorcing must receive word of your...
Family Law
What is parental alienation?
When it comes to divorce, most courts prefer to award joint custody to parents. In this case, former spouses must form a united front when it comes to co-parenting to ensure the best interests of the child. In some instances, parental alienation can disrupt...
Maryland legislation brings major shift in divorce process
Recently, Maryland passed legislation that makes it a no-fault divorce state. This legislation is a major shift in the state's divorce laws and has significant implications for Maryland couples seeking to dissolve their marriages. Under the new law, couples seeking a...
Dealing with an uncooperative co-parent
Co-parenting can be a challenging and complex process, even under the best of circumstances. When one parent is uncooperative, it can create additional stress and complications for both the child and the other parent. Navigating these challenges is crucial to...
Can unmarried parents still receive child support?
In Maryland, ensuring the well-being of a child involves considering child support as a critical aspect. Many parents wonder if they can receive child support even if they never married the other parent. Understanding the steps involved and the factors that influence...
Helping your kids cope with divorce
If you have kids, you likely have a wide range of concerns with respect to current challenges they face and their future. From school performance to peer pressure, parents often have many stressful issues to address when it comes to raising children. This is...
How are child and spousal support different?
After a divorce, the court may make you pay various forms of support or payments to your former spouse. The most common payments are for child and spousal support. While the court may make decisions about these two payments together during the divorce, they are...
What to expect during a Maryland custody trial
When you have a child with someone in Maryland and the relationship between you and the other parent ends, you may need to come up with a custody arrangement that serves both of your needs. If you and your former partner are unable to agree on custody or parenting...
Penalties for missing child support payments in Maryland
If you owe child support arrears, you could lose sleep at night due to uncertainty about what will happen next. In Maryland, you could face a variety of penalties if you do not pay child support, and it is imperative to stay focused on doing what you can to get caught...
Statistics on child support payments
Whether you receive child support from a non-custodial parent or you have to pay support, you should have a clear understanding of your rights and options if problems arise. In addition, if you cannot pay child support or your child's other parent is not fulfilling...