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When it comes to protecting yourself from another adult due to abusive behavior, protective orders and peace orders in Maryland are both options. It’s important to understand what the key differences between the two are and how you can gain assistance from the state along with the attorneys at Lebovitz Law, LLC. You cannot qualify for both a peace order and a protective order, and making the wrong decision can cost you time and money.

Whenever there is a child custody case, there are many different factors that can impact who is chosen as the custodial parent in Maryland. Unfortunately, there are many myths swirling around what the judge will take into account when making their final decision.

One of the most tumultuous parts of a divorce in Maryland can be child custody and child support. The state takes paying child support obligations very seriously, but sometimes life happens and you might find yourself or the other parent of your child unable to pay. What are your options if you or the other parent falls behind on child support in Maryland?

The attorneys at Lebovitz Law, LLC work with couples throughout the state to create an effective prenuptial agreement in Maryland that protects both individuals entering marriage.

One of the biggest decisions that will be made by the court during the divorce process is the amount of the child support payment. Regardless of the type of divorce that you are seeking or that you had in the past, it is critical to understand how the state calculates child support and views child support responsibilities. How can you have your child support payment recalculated?

The attorneys at Lebovitz Law, LLC work on landlord-tenant cases throughout the year, and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has not changed that aspect of our work. However, it has changed how some eviction cases unfold. Despite eviction restrictions in some areas, most cases are proceeding as usual, and both landlords and tenants need to work with an experienced legal team for a favorable outcome.

The requirement of submitting a parenting plan applies to biological, adoptive, and de facto parents, as well as legal guardians. The parenting plan is a legal template that allows the family court to ensure that parents have the best interests of their child in mind. The document outlines various childcare matters concerning legal and physical custody. It gives parents the opportunity to exercise control over the upbringing of their child rather than relying on strict court orders.

Stay-at-home dads are increasing in number every year, and unfortunately so are the issues that they can face during a divorce. What are your rights?

If you are entering or preparing to enter the divorce process, one of the many things that may be decided during the process is alimony. How is alimony in Maryland calculated, and could you be eligible to receive it?

One of the most critical parts of divorce proceedings is dividing up marital assets. Things can become more complicated when you are concerned that there are hidden assets during a divorce. Finding hidden assets is not easy or straightforward, and an experienced attorney can help with the process.