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Divorce litigation is rarely simple. The emotional stakes are high, the facts are often complicated, and the courtroom can be unpredictable. But having the best chance to achieve your goals at trial almost always comes down to the same thing: prepara…
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When an adult becomes unable to make decisions for themselves or a disabled child reaches the age of majority, families often face emotional and legal uncertainty. Whether because of illness, injury, or disability, it’s not unusual that the need fo…
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What Maryland Litigators Need to Know When a divorce involves significant wealth, everything becomes more complicated— especially property division in divorce. Maryland’s equitable distribution model gives the court discretion to divide marital a…
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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…
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Divorce is a huge life change. Often perceived as highly adversarial by the divorcing couple. Perceived more so when involving attorneys. A stereotype of warring spouses who are both dead set on “winning,” no matter the cost. But your divorce doe…
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If you pay child support and your circumstances change, you may need to ask the court to modify the order. While child support orders are not set in stone, Maryland courts will not modify child support unless you can show a material change in circums…
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Guide to Child Custody in Maryland: What Parents Need to Know Understanding child custody in Maryland can be confusing and stressful, especially when emotions are involved. As a parent, your biggest concern is making sure your child is safe, happy, a…
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Prenuptial agreements often get a bad reputation. Thanks to movies and media, they’re frequently portrayed as something only the super-wealthy use or as a way to already have one foot out the door before saying “I do”. But this simply isn’t t…
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In the often-challenging time of a divorce, questions surrounding who remains in the family home can be both emotional and complex. In Maryland, a legal concept called “use and possession” can come into play to address these concerns. Understandi…
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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…
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