Rule 9-204.2 Introduction The new year brings with it new and updated Rules of Civil Procedure in Maryland’s child custody cases. Starting January 1, 2020, for cases filed on or after that date and “insofar as practicable” to all cases pending…
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Rule 9-204.1 Introduction The new year brings with it new and updated Rules of Civil Procedure in Maryland’s child custody cases. Starting January 1, 2020, for cases filed on or after that date and “insofar as practicable” to all cases pending…
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Rule 9-204 Introduction The new year brings with it new and updated Rules of Civil Procedure in Maryland’s child custody cases. Starting January 1, 2020, for cases filed on or after that date and “insofar as practicable” to all cases pending th…
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An Overview Introduction The new year brings with it new and updated Rules of Civil Procedure in Maryland’s child custody cases. Starting January 1, 2020, for cases filed on or after that date and “insofar as practicable” to all cases pending t…
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Effective October 1, 2019, Maryland’s law on “extraordinary medical expenses” changed. The law (and these updates) is found in Maryland Annotated Code, Family Law Article §§12-201 and 12-204. “Extraordinary medical expenses&…
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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…
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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…
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In 2015, the Maryland General Assembly added “Mutual Consent” as a ground for absolute divorce. Mutual Consent requires that: (i) the parties do not have any minor children in common; (ii) the parties execute and submit to the court a wri…
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When it comes to where a child of separated parents lives, the child’s schedule for spending time with each parent, and decision-making about a child, the guiding principle is the child’s best interests. In settlement, this means the pare…
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For even the most amicable of ex-spouses-to-be, undoing “I do” is undoubtedly an emotionally complex process. But when a spouse cheats, walks out, or is cruel, you’re left holding a bag of feelings that are even more complex. People in situatio… Read More
If you’re facing an alimony issue or child support matter, you may be wondering what your options are if your spouse or the other parent is alleging income that doesn’t seem to add up to what they used to earn or could be earning. Importantly, co… Read More
In a Maryland divorce, assets are classified as either marital property, non-marital property, or partly both, if each part can be identified. Only marital property is subject to division in divorce. Read More
How to Make Confident Legal Decisions When Emotions Run High in Divorce Divorce often comes with a flood of emotions, and those feelings can easily cloud judgment when you have to make legal decisions. When the path ahead feels uncertain, knowing how… Read More
