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One of the most challenging and contentious issues every divorcing couple must address is how to divide mutually-owned property and assets. It can be a complicated and overwhelming process, depending on the type of property involved and the circumstances of the...
Criminal charges can elicit a mix of emotions from the defendant – one of which is confusion, especially since the law has complex concepts. Aside from legal concepts, the defendant may also find court procedure perplexing. This includes the process of bringing...
Typically, family courts allow both parents to have legal custody or the authority to decide on the important aspects of their child’s life, like education, religion and medical care. Notably, Maryland does not presume in favor of joint custody. The courts base their...
A marital settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between two spouses that hopes to resolve disputes. They can draft a marital settlement agreement before or after they file for divorce. In Maryland, spouses can enter into a marital settlement agreement if...
All the property spouses acquire from the start of the marriage until the divorce settlement is marital property. In Maryland, the law takes a step further to define “family use personal property.” From the name itself, family use personal property comprises...
During custody battles, you must always put your best foot forward. The court will want to confirm that you have what it takes to care for and be a good influence on your children. To this end, the court will scrutinize everything you do and say, even what you post on...
Divorce can be a complex process and diving further into the division of assets can make the process more intimidating. From family homes to retirement assets, the courts will assess all properties during the proceeding and determine whether they are marital, their...
Maryland is currently among a minority of states without a true “no-fault” divorce. Some state lawmakers are hoping to change that and to make the divorce process easier. They’re considering legislation that would do away with the current statutory grounds for...
Divorcing parents frequently disagree about how to handle custody matters. Their feelings about how to share parenting time and authority may be the biggest source of conflict in their Maryland divorce. Although shared custody is the most likely outcome, people still...
You and your spouse have decided to move forward separately. Now what? You have so many mental, emotional, physical, social, practical, legal and financial transitions to make that you may easily feel overwhelmed. Sometimes, it can help to break down this kind of...
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