A fundamental part of child custody is ensuring the child will maintain a relationship with the other parent. To achieve this, a parenting plan is necessary. Know what should be part of a parenting plan The parents need to think about the child’s needs. That includes...
Divorce often involves many painful and complex emotions that may take you a long time to process. When you are trying to get over someone, sometimes the last thing you want to do is talk with them. However, having no contact with your ex when you are divorcing is...
It can feel like a gut punch when your child’s other parent seeks a custody modification in hopes of limiting or even completely eliminating your time with your child. After all, if they’re successful on their motion, then your relationship with your child can be...
You put a lot of work into setting up an alimony order as part of your divorce settlement. You calculated how much the paying party can afford, how much the receiving party needs, and you negotiated how long the receiving party will need the financial support before...
Child support serves as a source of financial stability for post-divorce parents. Failing to account for it may mean possible jail time. But what if the situation takes a turn and an obligated parent faces incarceration for another crime? What happens to child support...
Not all divorces entirely terminate a marriage. Under Maryland law, an absolute divorce only applies on the grounds of mutual consent, adultery, incurable insanity or criminal conviction leading to incarceration. When these grounds for divorce do not apply and you...
Co-parenting can be a difficult process, but it is often the best option for children. If you are considering co-parenting, it's important to understand the benefits and challenges that come with it and how to ensure your children are taken care of and have a healthy...
Fewer things are more stressful in Maryland than child custody matters. However, one thing that can top that is your former spouse’s new spouse wanting to adopt your child. This is what you should know and how to respond. How to respond You're under no obligation to...
Divorce is usually an emotional process, and when you are a parent, it can become even more complex. For parents in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. area, there are special factors to contemplate when divorce is on the horizon. The child’s past experiences As parents...
It's not always easy to know when it's time to call it quits on a bad marriage in Maryland; sometimes, however, the signs are clear. Unfortunately, it's not easy to imagine having a smooth divorce after a terrible relationship, but it is possible. Be wise about how...
