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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’s the Difference Between Co-Parenting and Parallel Parenting?
December 29th, 2025
After a divorce or separation, you may be wondering how you will share parenting responsibilities with your former spouse or partner. Co-parenting and parallel parenting are two distinct shared parenting methods that can allow you and your ex to both…
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Introducing a New Significant Other to Your Children
December 4th, 2025
After you divorce or separate from your ex, you may be wondering how to introduce your kids to a new partner. Children often feel a wide range of complex emotions when their parents start dating new people, and it’s crucial to ensure you handle the…
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Benefits of Using a Co-Parenting App
November 19th, 2025
From making joint decisions, coordinating schedules, and communicating effectively, co-parenting can be an emotional and logistical challenge. However, there are a number of co-parenting apps that are available to help co-parents manage communication…
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Categories: Family & Relationships
Uncontested Divorce vs. Contested Divorce: What’s the Difference?
November 11th, 2025
If you’re considering parting ways with your spouse, you may be wondering what the difference is between an uncontested vs. contested divorce. While the result is ultimately the same in that a judge will issue a decree that legally terminates your…
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Categories: Divorce
How Remarriage Impacts Child Custody and Child Support in Maryland
November 3rd, 2025
If you remarry after divorce, you may be wondering how child custody or child support might be impacted. While remarriage alone does not automatically change a custody order already in place, a court might grant a request for modification of custody…
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Categories: Child Support
Divorce Debts and Bankruptcy
October 15th, 2025
Divorce can bring many economic challenges — and you may be wondering whether filing for bankruptcy can offer you the fresh financial start you need. Although you can file for divorce and bankruptcy at the same time, doing so may not have the impac…
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What are the Differences Between a Prenuptial Agreement vs. a Postnuptial Agreement?
October 7th, 2025
Many people are familiar with what prenuptial agreements are. But if you don’t have a prenup, it’s important to be aware that there is another type of agreement you can enter into to protect your assets. A postnuptial agreement is a contract…
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Maryland Child Support Law Changes You Need to Know
September 18th, 2025
What Maryland Parents Need to Know About New Child Support Laws Questions about money and support often weigh heavily on the minds of parents in divorce and custody cases. If you are a parent, it is important that you stay current and up to date on d…
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Categories: Child Support
Maryland Adopts New Statutory Factors to Determine Child Custody
August 28th, 2025
On May 15, 2025, Governor Wes Moore approved House Bill 1191, which is set to go into effect on October 1, 2025. The Bill is significant because, for the first time, the Maryland State Legislature has adopted its own list of factors that Maryland jud…
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Categories: Custody
Dating After Divorce: Are You Ready to Date?
August 28th, 2025
Divorce is a major life event that can come with many emotional challenges. While the idea of dating after divorce might seem exciting, it’s not something that should be taken lightly. Even if your divorce decree has already been issued, you might…
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Categories: Divorce
