As a Maryland Divorce Attorney, I often counsel my clients on the risks involved in filing joint tax returns with their soon to be ex-spouses. It is not uncommon for individuals with businesses or other complicated returns to obtain an automatic six month extension. For such individuals, October 15th becomes the filing date. Since that date is approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to discuss some related issues a spouse facing divorce might want to consider. Continue reading Income Tax Issues for Divorcing Spouses
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Monetary Damage Awarded for Serious Interference with Parental Rights
As a Maryland custody lawyer, a recent jury verdict has led me to evaluate what the future might bring in cases involving serious visitation disputes. Continue reading Monetary Damage Awarded for Serious Interference with Parental Rights
20th Anniversary Of Maryland Child Support Guidelines Portends Update
Efforts to update Maryland’s Child Support Guidelines will be redoubled in the 2010 legislative session. As a Maryland Child Support Attorney and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates who served on the Judiciary Committee when they were enacted, I can attest to the fact that the original guidelines bill was passed with no significant opposition. However… Continue reading 20th Anniversary Of Maryland Child Support Guidelines Portends Update
Marital Property Issues Grow More Complex in Declining Economy
As a Maryland Divorce Attorney, a recent news article on underwater mortgages has me thinking about how much the current economic downturn has created a new set of issues that is challenging divorcing couples. A Deutsche Bank Report last week predicts Continue reading Marital Property Issues Grow More Complex in Declining Economy
Maryland Courts Side With Custodial Parents on Grandparents’ Visitation
As a Maryland Child Custody lawyer, I am often asked questions about grandparents’ visitation. Custodial parents in Maryland who are subject to orders allowing grandparent visitation may have an open invitation to modify those orders. Continue reading Maryland Courts Side With Custodial Parents on Grandparents’ Visitation