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10 Tips for Divorcing with a Special Needs Child
November 29th, 2023
Divorce isn’t easy on any family. Kids can take the end of a marriage hard no matter how old or developmentally mature they are. But divorcing with a special needs child can add a new dimension to already difficult custody, visitation, and support…
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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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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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Will Child Support Cover Your Child’s Medical Costs?
October 16th, 2019
If you have a child who needs braces, has special needs, or faces diagnosis or treatment for a serious health condition, the medical costs can add up very quickly. When families of children with these needs are separated (whether through divorce or w…
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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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