Maryland Family Law

What to Watch Out for If You Think Your Soon-to-Be-Ex Spouse Could Be Hiding Assets In Maryland, as an equitable distribution state, marital assets are divided based on what the court considers fair, rather than an equal split. This determination involves a comprehensive review of each spouse’s contributions and the circumstances of the marriage. It […]

What Can I Do? I Need My Spouse to Leave the House Understanding Your Options in Maryland Divorce Proceedings With divorce proceedings in Maryland, the goal is for both parties to eventually move forward. During the process, you may still find yourself living with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. It’s natural to feel the need for your spouse […]

Privacy During Divorce in Maryland Worried about privacy during your divorce? Our attorneys in Maryland help you navigate the process while keeping your sensitive information confidential. It’s hard enough to break up with someone you hoped to keep forever. When things escalate to going to court to annul the union, the last thing you want […]

Your child custody agreement outlines physical custody, which determines parental access and visitation, and legal custody, which determines decision-making authority. Both components are crucial to your rights and responsibilities as a parent. While your current child custody orders may have been suitable when you first divorced or when the court initially established them, circumstances can […]

Child custody laws in Maryland not only govern the court’s initial decisions regarding a child’s custody and decision-making, but also what unfolds over time. It is not uncommon for life to change, which means that parents may need to make adjustments to existing child custody agreements. For that to happen, though, careful exploration of the […]

Navigating the intricacies of alimony in Maryland can be a challenging aspect of divorce proceedings. For those potentially liable for alimony payments, understanding your options and legal rights is crucial. This guide aims to provide insight into avoiding, modifying, or terminating alimony in Maryland, with a focus on the payer’s perspective. Strategies for Avoiding Alimony […]

Separation Agreement in Maryland In Maryland, there is no legal status known as a “legal separation.” Couples are either married or divorced. However, a separation agreement can be established when couples decide to live apart in anticipation of divorce. They may decide to execute what is known as a separation agreement, property settlement agreement, or […]

In family law cases, does it matter who files first? In divorce, when negotiating child custody, or even requesting a prenuptial agreement, is it a race to the courthouse? These are the questions we are here to answer. You may have recently read that Elon Musk and Grimes are in a jurisdiction battle to establish […]

In Maryland, child custody laws are based on the best interests of the child, a principle that prioritizes the child’s overall wellbeing and development. Understanding these laws is crucial for parents or guardians seeking custody. Whether you’re a unmarried partner seeking custody, a grandparent or a nonparent party child custody in Maryland is not about […]

Sometimes, a marriage just doesn’t work out. Two people grow apart. Maybe you’ve become too different in later years. Perhaps there have been little conflicts, but no big blow-up. In many cases, spouses simply realize that they are not in love and don’t make good partners anymore. And that’s OK. These situations are exactly what […]