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...
Family Law
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...
Young Couples and Divorce in Maryland
Some people may choose to get married before they’re really ready to enter into a long-term relationship. They may think that they’ve found “the one,” are trying to rebel against their parents or may feel a need to enter into marriage due to pregnancy or other...
How to Expedite a Divorce in Maryland
How long does it take to get divorced in Maryland? Every divorce case is different. Some divorces may be granted after a few weeks or months. Other cases may not be settled until a year or more has passed. The type of divorce that is requested, the reason (also known...
What not to compromise on in a parenting plan
Even after the court determines a child custody assignment as part of your divorce case, there is still one big matter for you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse to finalize. You need to create a parenting plan that gives both the primary and nonprimary custodians a fair...
Explaining Divorce to Your Children in Maryland
Divorce is rarely easy. It can interrupt people’s lives for months. Divorce may forever change certain personal relationships. Some things may never be quite the same afterwards. Depending on their age, your children may not understand why you are getting divorced. It...
Supervised Child Visitation Questions for Non-Custodial Parents in Maryland
1. What is child visitation? Child visitation is a period of time set aside where a child can spend time with their non-custodial parent. Visitation is scheduled for the children and the parent who does not have legal or full physical custody of them. Visitation...
10 Questions To Ask Your Maryland Divorce Attorney Before Hiring
The thought of divorce can be rather intimidating for most people. It’s not easy to end a marriage. There are many things that must be done before a partner can move out of the marital home and people can begin to move on. There are many attorneys in Maryland that...