Federal tax rates are likely to be increased for higher income individuals. Moreover, tax planning issues are already important in Maryland. Continue reading Alimony: A Tax Planning Opportunity
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In Separation and Divorce, Who Owns a Joint Tax Refund?
As Ben Franklin reminded us “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes”. As a Maryland Lawyer representing clients in their financial affairs arising from separation and divorce, tax issues must be kept in mind. Continue reading In Separation and Divorce, Who Owns a Joint Tax Refund?
Court Transfers Child Custody Case Jurisdiction to Ohio in Media Glare
Recently an interstate custody case has been showered with media attention. As a Maryland Child Custody lawyer, I discuss it here, not because of its drama, but because it is instructive on how interstate custody cases are handled. Continue reading Court Transfers Child Custody Case Jurisdiction to Ohio in Media Glare
Domestic Violence Laws Continue to Strengthen
In recent years, my former colleagues in the Maryland General Assembly have continued to strengthen laws to protect against Domestic Violence. On October 1, 2009, a new law went into effect. Continue reading Domestic Violence Laws Continue to Strengthen
Divorce and Computer Spying
Spying on one’s spouse goes back to the era of Shakespeare and beyond. However, in modern day Maryland and elsewhere, the advise of a knowledgeable Divorce Lawyer is advisable. This is especially true if you are curious about what your spouse has been doing on the computer. Continue reading Divorce and Computer Spying
Interstate Custody
Veteran child custody attorneys know how complex interstate custody disputes can become. The Maryland Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act brings “some order to the chaos” by avoiding jurisdictional conflict amongst states that could otherwise exercise jurisdiction over a particular child custody dispute. Continue reading Interstate Custody
Promoting a Legacy of Harmony Through Pre and Post Marital Areements
Frequently, Premarital Agreements are used to modify rights of the spouse who survives the other. Maryland’s law of inheritance gives a surviving spouse the right to elect against the will of a spouse who has died. Continue reading Promoting a Legacy of Harmony Through Pre and Post Marital Areements
Treachery Under the Marital Property Act
A Court of Special Appeals decision in De Ariz vs. Klinger De Ariz reveals the potential treachery that can occur in litigation. The decision is a reminder that the courts were long ago instituted as the preferred alternative to dueling, murder and mayhem. Continue reading Treachery Under the Marital Property Act