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Welcome to the Divorce and Family Law Blog from the Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram. Here, our team shares insights, updates, and practical guidance on topics like divorce, child custody, support, and other family law matters in Maryland. Our goal is to help you stay informed and empowered through every step of your legal journey.
Out of Court Divorce - What are my options?
February 2nd, 2022
Some families are not well-suited to the conflict and high tension of an adversarial divorce trial. If divorce court sounds expensive, time consuming, and unhealthy, you may want to consider out of court alternatives. Which one is best for you will d…
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How Do You Handle Vaccine -- and Other Health Decisions -- as a Divorced Couple?
December 8th, 2021
Over the past year, there has been a strong push to develop, approve, and distribute the COVID-19 vaccine nationwide. But there are many who are opposed to it for religious, philosophical, or political reasons. Now that the vaccine has been approved…
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Making Your Holiday Visitation Schedule
November 2nd, 2021
Halloween marks the beginning of the extended holiday season. What you do now in making your holiday visitation schedule will shape your children’s holiday experience today, and memories for years to come. Here’s how to make a child’s holiday v…
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Categories: Custody
Tax Consequences to Consider During Divorce
October 25th, 2021
In the heat of intense divorce negotiations, it can be easy to lose sight of the long-term effects of your settlement or litigation decisions. When those effects include the IRS, the tax consequences of divorce can turn what seemed like a wise choice…
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Categories: Divorce
5 Top Mistakes Made in High Asset Divorces
September 20th, 2021
When couples with a high net worth get divorced, there is more at stake than in lower income cases. Treating a high asset divorce like just another breakup can lead to costly mistakes. But these errors can easily be remedied by working with an attorn…
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Categories: Divorce
Marriage Annulments in Maryland
August 13th, 2021
Sometimes marriage is simply a mistake. Maybe your spouse led you to believe something that wasn’t true. Or maybe you or your spouse were not mentally capable to be married at the time of the marriage. Under certain circumstances, you may be able t…
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Categories: Divorce
Does Domestic Violence Affect Your Divorce?
July 21st, 2021
Leaving an abusive spouse takes courage and a strong support system. After years (possibly decades) of manipulation and control, you need to know there is someone you can trust to stand by you and help you through a domestic violence divorce. That in…
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Categories: Divorce
What is Considered Non-Marital Property in Maryland?
July 13th, 2021
Frequently, people are upset to learn that individually titled property can be deemed marital and subject to division in divorce. One of the ways that a lawyer can guide you and mitigate your property exposure in divorce, is by helping you to identif…
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Categories: Marital Property
Same-Sex Couples and Child Custody
May 13th, 2021
Same-sex couples have been able to get married in Maryland since 2013, and in other parts of the country as early as 2004. When gay and lesbian couples decide to start families, the law around same-sex couples and child custody can seem complicated.…
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Categories: Custody
A Guide to Prenuptial Agreements in Maryland
March 30th, 2021
Sometime between the proposal and the wedding day, many Maryland couples find themselves thinking about how marriage will affect their lives, their property, and their loved ones. With more couples waiting to get married, or getting remarried later i…
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Categories: Divorce
