Family Law
Expensive Wedding? Shorter Marriage, According to a New Study
You have the sparkly engagement ring, planned the parties, rehearsal dinner, and even a family brunch the day after. You’ve hired a great DJ, rented one of those cool photo booths, and every single detail is taken care of. Your wedding is going to be an event! Wait a minute. You might want to go…
Read MoreWhat Do You Have to Prove to Get a Protective Order for Domestic Violence in Maryland?
If your spouse, partner or close relative is hurting you, Maryland law has provisions for protecting victims of domestic violence. A judge can issue a temporary protective order, which orders the abuser to stop threatening or abusing you, stay away from you and not contact you or harass you at home, work or school, and…
Read MoreWhat Is a Parenting Plan?
With many divorcing couples, issues of child custody and visitation are often the most thorny and contentious. A detailed parenting plan, agreed upon by the parents and endorsed by the courts, can help parents meet their child’s needs, set forth each parent’s responsibilities, and allow flexibility. Well thought-out parenting plans avoid the need to go…
Read MoreWhat Is a Best Interest Attorney?
During a particularly contentious child custody case, the court may appoint a “best interest attorney” for the child. This attorney does not represent either parent, but advocates for the child’s interests and the child alone. Best interest attorneys must represent the interests of their client, complete an independent evaluation, and advocate the position concerning custody…
Read MoreShould I Tell My Child’s Teacher We Are Getting Divorced?
Once you and your ex-partner have decided to go public with your divorce, there are a lot of people to tell. You might wonder if it is appropriate to talk to your child’s school. After all, it is your personal family business, right? In this case, however, it is important you do share this information…
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