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How Can I Modify a Child Custody Order in Maryland?
If your circumstances have changed, you may be asking yourself, “How can I modify a child custody order in Maryland?” Perhaps you’ve been fired from your job or your schedule has changed and you’d like more time with your kids. No matter what your situation is, a child custody order can be modified. However,… Read More »
What are the Grounds for Divorce in Maryland?
Divorce can be a difficult experience, and it’s important to have a complete understanding of the process before you initiate it. Maryland accommodates couples seeking a permanent split, but they must provide proper grounds for the divorce first. There are two types of grounds that can be claimed for divorce in Maryland: no-fault vs…. Read More »
Legal Implications of Dating During a Divorce
If you’re in the process of getting a divorce, you may decide it’s time to embark on a new relationship, so you start dating someone new. While this may fill an emotional need, dating during divorce proceedings can have consequences that can haunt you going forward. Not only will dating have an adverse effect… Read More »
Same Sex Divorce in Maryland
When a couple enters into a same sex marriage and then divorces, many legal issues can potentially arise. While partners of the same sex have been able to marry in Maryland since 2013, other marriage laws have not fully progressed. Unfortunately, this makes same sex divorce more complicated than divorce enacted by heterosexual couples…. Read More »
Who Will Move Out of the Family Home?
Getting a divorce isn’t easy, even under the best of circumstances. Alongside the tremendous amount of emotional work to go through, you’ll also have practical decisions to make as well. Perhaps one of the biggest decisions is where each spouse will live during and after the divorce and who will remain in the family… Read More »
How Does Infidelity Affect My Divorce Case?
If you suspect or know for a fact that your spouse cheated on you, you might wonder about the potential impact of infidelity on your divorce case. Whether or not adultery affects the outcome of divorce depends on state law and the circumstances surrounding the extramarital affair. Unlike other states, Maryland allows spouses to… Read More »
Common Myths & Misconceptions About Divorce
No one enters into a marriage thinking about divorce, but more and more couples find themselves confronting this scenario. It may be no one’s fault, it may be due to the actions of one person, or it may be due to unforeseen circumstances. No matter how it happens, there are a lot of myths… Read More »
The Basics of Separation Agreements in Maryland
The end of a relationship can be an extremely difficult time for both parties. During the separation process, you’ll have to consider living arrangements, division of property, child custody and other important matters. In addition, you’ll have to cope with the loss and grief of separation itself. In order to navigate this tough period,… Read More »
How Do Protective Orders Affect Custody Arrangements?
If someone has taken out a protective order against you, it’s a serious matter that can affect many aspects of your life. If you have children, you may want to know how a protective order could alter custody arrangements. In most situations, protective orders put in place due to domestic violence can have a… Read More »