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Changes Are Coming to Maryland Divorce Laws

The way Maryland residents get divorced will change this fall. The state legislature has passed new Maryland divorce laws that eliminate the state’s “limited divorce” procedure, and change the wait-times, as well as the legal grounds parties mu… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Family Law
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How to Choose the Best Parenting Plan for Your Child

A parenting plan is at the center of every Maryland custody case or divorce involving children. Whether you commit to a collaborative divorce, negotiate a settlement with your co-parent, or ask the Court to resolve your custody dispute, you will need… Read More
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Dealing with Multiple Family Law Cases at Once

One family law case can be stressful and time-consuming enough, but if you have multiple family law cases pending at the same time, it could be expensive and involve overlapping issues. Understanding how to deal with multiple family law cases can hel… Read More
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Categories: Family Law
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What Does Contempt of Court Mean in Maryland Family Law?

When your Judgment of Absolute Divorce or custody order is final it ends your family court case. But sometimes one spouse or co-parent doesn’t follow through with what they have been told to do. When that happens, you may need to file a petition fo… Read More
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How to Find a Family Law Attorney

Making the decision to start a divorce or take your child’s other parent to court is never easy. You need to know you have the right person by your side. Choosing the right family law attorney can mean the difference between a prompt resolution tha… Read More
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Categories: Family Law
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Spoliation and the Requirement to Preserve Evidence

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… Read More
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New Maryland Parenting Plan Forms

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… Read More
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Categories: Custody, Divorce, Family Law
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How Private Are My Social Media Pages?

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… Read More
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Does Maryland Recognize Common Law Marriage?

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… Read More
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When should I contact a divorce lawyer?

If you are wondering when should I contact a divorce lawyer, the right time may be now. An experienced family law attorney will gather detailed information about you and the needs of your family during a confidential office consultation. With your sp… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Family Law