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For survivors of domestic violence, a protective order can be a vital tool for securing immediate relief from abuse. While these orders are typically time-limited, they can be crucial for immediate protection, as well as impact related legal matters,… Read More

Alimony evokes a strong reaction. From both spouses: whether paying or receiving. Giving alimony a bad rap. Also known as “spousal support” or “spousal maintenance,” many alimony stereotypes exist. Perhaps most prevalent is the misconception… Read More

When a couple divorces, one partner may need to provide financial support to the other. This support (called alimony) helps the lower-earning partner transition to life after divorce. In Maryland, the process of determining alimony can be complex. Th… Read More

If you’re wondering why there’s no discussion of COVID on my site, that’s because what I’ve written on this topic appears on my firm’s – Joseph, Greenwald & Laake’s – website. Well, look no further… Here’s a quick index so… Read More

Child Support, Overnights & Retroactive Modification On February 1, 2018, the Court of Special Appeals issued its opinion in Rose v. Rose, a case involving: Alimony termination due to the ex-spouse’s alleged cohabitation in a marriage like… Read More

On February 1, 2018, the Court of Special Appeals issued its opinion in Rose v. Rose, a case involving: Alimony termination due to the ex-spouse’s alleged cohabitation in a marriage like relationship pursuant to Gordon v. Gordon; Reimbursement… Read More

When a parent or spouse is determined voluntarily impoverished, the court may determine child support or alimony based upon the parent’s or spouse’s potential income and earning capacity. In Child Support Cases: Voluntary impoverishment was d… Read More

In a recent Court of Appeals case, Burak v. Burak, the opinion mentions in passing that the trial court ordered an unemployed parent to provide information, to the child support recipient, about attempts to obtain employment every 60 days after the c… Read More