Alimony, or spousal support, is a critical aspect of divorce proceedings in Maryland. However, several misconceptions often cloud the understanding of how the law works. Here are some of the most common misconceptions clarified. Alimony is automatically granted in...
Spousal threats regarding your children. Are they empty?
You do not need anyone telling you that divorce can be incredibly difficult when children are involved. But one possible challenge you may not expect involves having to deal with an uncooperative spouse who constantly threatens to take the kids away. It can be...
3 concerns to address in a parenting plan
Parenting plans provide a roadmap for parents after they split up and they still have children to raise together. These plans are tailored to a child’s needs instead of what’s more convenient for the parents. A parenting plan should cover many aspects of a child’s...
Understanding the positive and negative effects of divorce
Getting divorced in Maryland can have both positive and negative effects on the members of the family. At different times of the process, something that one spouse might find beneficial might be painful to the other spouse, and this can change over time. However, it...
Understanding the complexity of supervised visitation
When someone in Maryland talks about supervised visitation, they are referring to an arrangement where a parent can only visit the child under the supervision of another adult. This can be a family member or a social worker. The supervision can occur either at the...
Handling the business in a Maryland divorce
Maryland spouses who go into business together never think about what could happen if they choose to separate. It can be difficult to figure out the ins and outs of what will happen to the business as you’re going through a divorce. What usually happens to the...
An outside opinion during a custody case
If you're going through a custody case in Maryland, it could be difficult to reach agreements on certain topics. This is when it could be beneficial to have a forensic psychologist step in to listen to the children involved in order to offer suggestions for the best...
Having a child-centered divorce in Maryland
When you are going through a divorce, it can be tough to focus on anything else. Your mind may be racing constantly, and you may feel like you are in a fog. However, it is important to try and focus on your kids during this time. They are probably feeling a lot of...
How to prove the “best interest” of the child
The "best interest of the child" rule is the basis for many child custody decisions. This rule is used to protect a child's mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing and to ensure that that child's parents are fit to give them the best possible environment to grow....
Can extradition be used to enforce alimony payments?
For some divorced people in Maryland, the conflicts will continue after the decree is issued, including when one party fails to pay spousal support. Non-payment of spousal support, or alimony, can have increasing consequences, with extradition for non-paying people...
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