Maryland Divorce Lawyers and their clients want to know: what happens when you recover a big award in a lawsuit and then get divorced? Who gets what? Continue reading Maryland Marital Property Law and the Proceeds of Lawsuits
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Rehabilitative Alimony: An Opportunity To Become Self Supporting
Maryland divorce attorneys practicing in high income regions such as Howard County, Anne Arundel County and Baltimore County know that when things go wrong, a couple who could afford the luxury of a “stay at home mom” may find themselves in battle over alimony. Continue reading Rehabilitative Alimony: An Opportunity To Become Self Supporting
Enforcing Custody and Visitation Orders Using Contempt Powers
In a previous post, I have provided an overview of custody and visitation. As a Maryland Custody Lawyer, I’d like to provide some information about how disputes over willful denial of visitation can be resolved. One approach is Continue reading Enforcing Custody and Visitation Orders Using Contempt Powers
Is Genetic Testing In The Child’s Best Interest?
Maryland Child Custody and Divorce Lawyers know that the duty to pay child support is a bedrock principle of Family Law. In a previous posting, I have discussed efforts that were underway in the 2010 legislative session to update the current statute. Continue reading Is Genetic Testing In The Child’s Best Interest?
Howard County Circuit Court Roadmap for Contested Family Law Cases
As a Maryland Divorce and Child Custody Lawyer in Howard County, I thought it would be helpful to discuss some important information about how contested domestic relations cases are handled in our county. Continue reading Howard County Circuit Court Roadmap for Contested Family Law Cases
Government Pension and Right of Survivorship In Divorce
In a previous post, I have offered a menu of issues that need to be resolved in order to successfully negotiate a Separation Agreement. This is the key to minimizing legal expenses in your divorce. Continue reading Government Pension and Right of Survivorship In Divorce
Winning Custody For Grandparents and Other “De Facto” Parents
There is a recent Maryland appellate opinion that should be of interest to Maryland custody lawyers and their clients. It provides guidance to grandparents and others who are not biological or adoptive parents involved in custody or visitation disputes. Continue reading Winning Custody For Grandparents and Other “De Facto” Parents
Domestic Violence: The “We both were fighting” Defense
A question on the website AVVO caught my attention as a Maryland Domestic Violence Attorney.
“How can my wife be filing a Domestic Violence petition against me, when we were both fighting?” Continue reading Domestic Violence: The “We both were fighting” Defense