In a Maryland Divorce case, there are some types of claims that may be raised in addition to the complaint for Divorce and requests for relief typically related to divorce cases. A recently published opinion involving a bigamous husband represents the tip of this legal iceberg for Maryland Divorce Lawyers. Continue reading Extraordinary Spousal Claims in Divorce Cases
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In Banc Review: An Alternative Tool for Disappointed Maryland Family Law Litigants
As a Maryland Divorce lawyer who is often approached by potential clients dissatisfied with trial court decisions in a variety of family law disputes, a recent opinion by the Court of Special Appeals that analyzes the constitutional right to an in banc review by a Circuit Court three judge panel caught my attention. Continue reading In Banc Review: An Alternative Tool for Disappointed Maryland Family Law Litigants
International Aspects of Maryland Child Support
If you are involved in a child support case that is international in nature, searching for a Family Law attorney in the Maryland counties of Howard, Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Montgomery Counties can be a challenge. You want an attorney with experience and demonstrated skills. It has been estimated by the Federal Commissioner of the Office of Child Support that Continue reading International Aspects of Maryland Child Support
International Recovery of Child Support
Howard County Maryland has a diverse population from all over the world. In order to effectively serve these clients, Maryland Divorce and Family Law Lawyers need to stay abreast of international law issues. My previous postings have discussed international child kidnapping issues and a recent Court of Appeals opinion refusing to recognize Continue reading International Recovery of Child Support
Right To A Paternity Test
A recent opinion by the Court of Special Appeals provides Maryland Family Law lawyers further guidance on the right of an alleged father to obtain genetic testing as a matter of right. Continue reading Right To A Paternity Test
Dissipation of Marital Property & Burden of Persuasion
This posting is a companion to my March 20, 2011 discussion of Omayaka v. Omayaka. Maryland Divorce Lawyers will recognize that this is a rare opinion on family law by Maryland’s Court of Appeals. As Maryland’s highest court noted, Continue reading Dissipation of Marital Property & Burden of Persuasion
Dissipation of Marital Property Defined By Court of Appeals
Judge Murphy has written an opinion in Omayaka v.Omayaka that provides Maryland Divorce Attorneys with a useful guideline in any dispute over dissipation of marital property. Continue reading Dissipation of Marital Property Defined By Court of Appeals
Divorcing Party May Seek Damages For Tortious Conduct By Spouse
The abrogation of inter spousal immunity in Bozman vs. Bozman, has opened up a new set of issues for Maryland Divorce Lawyers and their clients. Continue reading Divorcing Party May Seek Damages For Tortious Conduct By Spouse