No couple wants to consider the possibility of divorce before tying the knot, and deciding to end a marriage is a very big decision. While we often think of marriage as a romantic and spiritual endeavor, it is also a legal decision. As a result, you and your spouse will need to show the court why you want to be divorced.
Unfortunately for some parents, having a child support agreement in place is not enough to get the other party to pay. Whether the other parent believes that the set amount is too high or they are refusing to pay outright, how can you go about collecting child support in Maryland when the other party won’t give you the funds you need to care for your child?
Once a child support decision has been made in court, it can be difficult to have it altered. Child support in Maryland can be changed or modified in unique circumstances with the help of a skilled attorney.
When agreements are made through leases, it is common for disputes to arise, and in many cases legal action is required. While real estate law can often be complicated under specific circumstances, here are 5 common misconceptions about leases in Maryland.
Even with the changes in modern family dynamics that have taken place over the past decade, there is still a commonly held assumption that family and domestic courts have a bias against fathers. What is the truth about father’s rights in Maryland?
In a Maryland child custody case, the primary factor in deciding who will be awarded custody is the best interests of the children. However, that concept is anything but cut and dry. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for a Maryland child custody case.
How can you determine whether or not you are eligible for an annulment in Maryland? Here is what every couple looking to separate needs to know.
As with many states over the past decade, Maryland custody cases often involve grandparents. If you are a grandparent looking to get legal custody of your grandchildren or your parent is seeking legal custody of your child, there are many factors that will determine whether or not custody will be granted.
While the terms “guardianship” and “custody” might seem to be synonyms, in a legal context they have distinct differences. Both terms describe the legal relationship that can exist between an adult and a dependent child
Baltimore County has specific procedures outlined for Ex Parte Hearings that you should familiarize yourself with in case you are in an abusive situation. When filing a request for an Ex Parte hearing, you should always work with an experienced attorney who can make a strong case and ensure you and your children are protected from an abuser.