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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.
Family Activities in the DC Metro Area — Spring 2019
April 8th, 2019
The sun is shining, the flowers are starting to bloom, and the temperature is finally above freezing. This means that spring has definitely arrived. There are so many activities in our area, and some great family activities that you won’t want to m…
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Categories: Other News
What Questions to Ask the Best Maryland Divorce Attorneys about Children in Divorce
April 4th, 2019
When a marriage breaks down, it is all too easy for parents to make the divorce all about their own needs. No matter the age, children are significantly affected when the family unit splits. Here are some questions to ask the best Maryland divorce at…
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Categories: Custody
How Long After Divorce Can You Remarry in Maryland?
March 27th, 2019
Sometimes your divorce happens as soon as your marriage is over. In other cases, you and your former spouse stay technically married, even while you live separate lives. Find out how a long separation can make your divorce more complicated, and how l…
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Does Maryland Recognize Common Law Marriage?
March 4th, 2019
More and more people are living together without a legal or religious marriage ceremony. At some point in time, if you have been living with a romantic partner for several years, you may wonder whether you are in a common law marriage, or may even wo…
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Categories: Family Law
Do I Have to File Taxes With My Spouse?
February 10th, 2019
Two things that make most people unhappy are facing divorce and the prospect of filing taxes. These experiences, unpleasant on their own, can be even more difficult when combined. When you are in the midst of the divorce process, and confronted with…
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Things to Ask Top Maryland Divorce Lawyers about Dividing Property
January 15th, 2019
Starting a divorce raises questions about everything from who keeps the home to whether you can have visitation of your cat. Here are some of the top things to ask Maryland divorce lawyers about dividing property, and why you should ask the questions…
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Managing Unexpected Expenses in Divorce
August 25th, 2017
You know that divorce is expensive: you’ve seen it on TV and magazines, heard about it from family and friends who have gone through the process. Somehow, although you know it to be true, the full reality of your expenses in divorce doesn’…
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Using Technology to Connect with Your Kids
August 8th, 2017
We often bemoan the fact that our kids won’t lift their heads from their screens long enough to have a conversation with us, but when your kids are across town or across the country, their connection to their devices can work in your favor. Whe…
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Categories: Custody
Using Technology to Co-Parent Better
July 20th, 2017
There’s no doubt that technology can play a negative role in marriage and divorce, from the availability of internet porn and websites for married individuals looking to stray to social media like Facebook and Twitter, where individuals can con…
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Categories: Custody
What is Income for Child Support Purposes?
May 25th, 2017
Next to child custody, child support is one of the issues parents worry about most in a divorce. The Maryland Child Support Guidelines calculate child support on an “income shares” model, which focuses on the relative incomes of the child…
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Categories: Child Support
