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Why Proceeding Without an Attorney Is Not Advisable in Handling a Maryland Custody Case We hear stories of people all the time who think that they can represent themselves in their custody case. More times than not they quickly become overwhelmed and realize that they probably should have hired an attorney. Since they do not […]

When Knowledge of the Rules of Trial Procedure Could Make or Break Your Family Law Case There are times when family law cases may lean heavily on the facts of the case. Family court cases also rely on a party’s knowledge or lack of it about procedural law. To be certain that you are covered […]

The time following the end of your marriage is very difficult. It is common to feel overwhelmed with emotions like anger, betrayal, fear, hurt, and confusion. The trauma can put you in a less than ideal state of mind when it comes time to sign a marital settlement agreement. This is one of the major […]

As part of a divorce in Maryland, slight changes in setting a child custody schedule could have an enormous impact. Just a few differences in overnights could greatly affect child support obligations. Also, one or two overnights could mean hundred or thousands less of child support if the extra nights entails shared custody. It benefits […]

Some people think getting a divorce is a straightforward process, especially when a couple has been separated for a long time and there seems to be no dispute regarding property, spousal support, or child custody. Because of this simplistic thinking towards divorce, some people go about the process on their own, which can be a […]

Ending a marriage involves dealing with several issues, with one of the most important being custody of the children. You may have worked outside of your home, while your spouse stayed at home and tended to the children. Just because one parent was a stay-at-home parent, that does not mean that they get to be […]

In the sphere of law, dealing with absolutes is ill-advised. That is why, oftentimes, if you ask your attorney about legal issues, they will look at you squarely in the eye and answer, “It depends.” Regarding alimony issues, a supporting spouse could qualify for a change or modification in spousal support and this usually includes […]

What A Maryland Judge Can and Cannot Do in Your Family Law Case If You Fail to Comply with a Court Order Dealing with family law issues can be difficult and challenging, emotions usually run high and family members often make decisions hastily without using their better judgement. The sensible thing to do when dealing […]

The right legal counsel can help you in ways that will make navigating laws and procedures regarding child custody easier, keeping your child away from too much stress, anxiety, and conflict. There are several ways that your case could go wrong, especially if you have limited knowledge of the law. Mistakes in procedures can have […]

Recently we had a case in which a husband appealed the alimony of his ex-wife, which granted her an indefinite five-figure-per-month amount even after she was earning a six-figure salary. However, the indefinite alimony stayed on. It turned out that even if the ex-wife was already earning a significant amount of money, the disparity between […]