As a Maryland divorce and family law attorney and former member of the House of Delegates, the actions of the General Assembly are always of interest. The 2011 session has more than its share of drama. Continue reading Same Sex Marriage Battle Takes Shape
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Confidential Relationship and Tort Liability Involving Divorcing Spouses
A prior posting, discussed a developing area of law for Maryland Divorce Lawyers resulting from the abolition of interspousal tort immunity in the 2003 opinion in Bozman vs. Bozman. Continue reading Confidential Relationship and Tort Liability Involving Divorcing Spouses
Tort Liability Involving Divorcing Spouses
Maryland Divorce Lawyers have received some important guidance from a recent opinion issued by Maryland’s Court of Special Appeals. Continue reading Tort Liability Involving Divorcing Spouses
Protecting Privacy in Domestic Violence and Peace Order Cases
With the advent of almost universal access to the internet, domestic violence and peace order cases are readily accessed using the Maryland Judiciary Case Search. Continue reading Protecting Privacy in Domestic Violence and Peace Order Cases
International Law Meets Maryland Divorce Law
Howard County, Anne Arundel County and Montgomery County are only a few of the Maryland localities that have increasingly diverse international populations. In these jurisdictions, Maryland Divorce Lawyers and their clients are dealing with more and more international law issues like the ones resolved by the Court of Appeals in Aleem vs. Aleem. Continue reading International Law Meets Maryland Divorce Law
Non Modifiable Alimony Terminated On Second Attempt
In the law, as in other human endeavors, a combination of good judgment and perseverance often pays off.
Maryland Divorce Lawyers will recognize that these qualities combined with a bit of luck in the May 2010 ruling that Mr. Andrulonis obtained ending his alimony payments to his ex wife. Continue reading Non Modifiable Alimony Terminated On Second Attempt
Alimony and Remarriage of Recipient
In 2003 the Court of Appeals clarified an issue that had been confusing for Maryland Divorce Lawyers and their clients. The Court of Appeals in Moore vs. Jacobsen considered the effect of wife’s remarriage on her right to receive alimony. Continue reading Alimony and Remarriage of Recipient
Alimony Guidelines May Be Consulted By Maryland Courts
In a previous posting to this site, I have explained the desirability of a divorcing couple making a good faith effort to settle their disputes through negotiations leading to a separation agreement. This is often a better alternative than incurring the expense of litigation. Continue reading Alimony Guidelines May Be Consulted By Maryland Courts