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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.
What Happens to the House in a Divorce?
December 4th, 2020
For many Maryland couples, especially those without children, who gets the family home is one of the biggest questions during a divorce. A house can be one of the family’s most valuable assets, and the mortgage on that house one of the largest debt…
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Categories: Divorce
Can You Change A Separation Agreement in Maryland?
October 28th, 2020
A lot can happen in a year. If you signed a separation agreement in Maryland but then something changes what seems fair, you may be looking for a way to change your agreement. Depending on what you want to adjust and what has changed in the interim,…
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Understanding How Bankruptcy May Affect Your Divorce
September 1st, 2020
Financial troubles are one of the top causes of divorce and marital discord. When debts outweigh assets and your monthly payments eat up most of your income, you and your spouse may need to resort to a bankruptcy to resolve your debts, even as you co…
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Is Collaborative Divorce the Best Option?
July 29th, 2020
You may have heard of a thing called collaborative divorce that’s designed to take the conflict out of ending your marriage. But is a collaborative divorce the best option for your family law case? Or could you be better served by formal litigation…
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Six Steps to Child Custody in Maryland
June 19th, 2020
Ending a relationship with a spouse or partner is hard enough. Where you have a child in common, divorce or separation can take on another level of emotional strain and complexity. Where childless couples can make a clean break, parents must find way…
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Categories: Custody
Spoliation and the Requirement to Preserve Evidence
May 11th, 2020
Whether you are involved in a divorce proceeding or a child custody matter, litigation is often an emotional and intrusive experience. It can be made even more so through the discovery process, when you are required by the court’s rules of procedur…
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I Want My Spouse to Move Out but They Refuse: What Can I Do?
May 5th, 2020
There are a variety of options depending on your specific circumstances. We understand that with separation and divorce, living in separate households can be a difficult subject and can become expensive. At the Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram, our att…
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Categories: Divorce
Who Gets to Keep the Engagement Ring?
April 29th, 2020
There are a variety of answers depending on the specific circumstances behind the ring. At the Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram, our attorneys and mediators have a goal to listen to you and help you to understand the various options. What Makes a Gift…
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Should I Tell My Divorce Lawyer Everything? (And What Happens if You Don’t)
April 20th, 2020
When you are sitting across the table at a divorce lawyer’s office, you may want to be selective about what you say and plead your best case. Keeping secrets from your attorney can come back to haunt you. Find out why you should tell your divorce l…
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How to Get a Divorce in Maryland Without a Lawyer
April 2nd, 2020
These days, many Maryland residents are trying to find ways to do more with less. That includes taking on projects they would normally have left to a professional. When the project at hand is ending your marriage, you may be able to get a divorce in…
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