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
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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
Real Property Owned by One Spouse with Third Party
A recent decision by the Maryland Court of Special Appeals establishes a new precedent useful to Maryland Divorce Attorneys in effectively representing clients in the disposition of real property. Continue reading Real Property Owned by One Spouse with Third Party
Maryland Premarital and Domestic Partnership Agreements Can Work
Many Marylanders want to know whether a Premarital or Domestic Partnership Agreement is right for them. These agreements can serve a variety of purposes depending on individual facts and circumstance. Continue reading Maryland Premarital and Domestic Partnership Agreements Can Work