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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.
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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Laid Off Due to COVID-19? Solutions for Immediate Modification of Child Support
April 1st, 2020
For several weeks Marylanders have been asked to practice social distancing and other behaviors to help “flatten the coronavirus curve”. On March 23, 2020, the Governor of Maryland ordered many small businesses to close. On March 30, the Governor…
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Categories: Child Support
Does It Matter Who Files for Divorce First?
March 10th, 2020
If you are considering filing for divorce in Maryland, you may be uncertain when balancing the emotional considerations of your spouse and children, as well as your own desire to protect your legal rights as a parent and your financial rights as a sp…
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Categories: Divorce
Divorce and Moving Out - What is Abandonment?
February 25th, 2020
Divorces often don’t happen all at once. The build-up to a divorce can be full of tension, fighting, and in some cases physical danger. You may be tempted to walk out and end the strain, but doing so could affect your Maryland divorce case. Before…
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New Maryland Parenting Plan Forms
February 18th, 2020
In child custody matters, it is often best if parents who are separated or in the process of separating are able to work together amicably to discuss and decide on a plan as to the parenting of their children. As a parent, you have known your childre…
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How Does Adultery Affect Maryland Divorce?
February 1st, 2020
Separation and divorce matters can be affected by adultery in many ways. Adultery is hurtful to a spouse that has been cheated on and may cause a lack of trust, a breakdown in communication, and resentments that can be hard to overcome. Frequently, a…
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Categories: Divorce
Responding to Discovery: How to Save Time and Money
January 6th, 2020
Discovery requests can feel daunting and overwhelming; you may not have any idea where to begin. Take a few minutes to read through our previous discovery post to familiarize yourself with what exactly discovery is in a Maryland case. Here are some t…
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Categories: Divorce
How Private Are My Social Media Pages?
December 15th, 2019
Through the discovery process, the other side has a right to all your social media accounts, whether you have them on a privacy setting or not. You should always keep that in mind and expect that all e-mails, text messages and posts on your social me…
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