Do I still have to pay my mortgage after divorce? Yes, if you have a mortgage you must continue to make payments after your divorce. This is one of the most common divorce and mortgage questions because many people mistakenly believe divorcing their partner negates their obligation to pay their mortgage. Whatever the circumstance –…
DetailsCan I sue the seller for not disclosing defects? Yes, you can sue the seller for not disclosing defects if your attorney can prove that the seller knew about the defect and intentionally failed to disclose it. Unfortunately, many sellers know about defects. Often, they will do things to mask the defect, like repainting…
DetailsThe simple answer to whether or not you can sue a home inspector for negligence is yes. If they failed to find something that caused you or another resident harm, legal action is an option. However, many cases are more complicated. Whether or not you have a viable case against the inspector depends on what…
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(Columbia, MD) One of the most common questions we get asked by people facing a divorce or separation is: how do I calculate alimony in Maryland? In the State of Maryland, as with most states, alimony was traditionally awarded to the wife in a divorce proceeding. Often it was expected that she would be unable…
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Aside from the emotional gut punch that a divorce can bring, the financial burden is often one of the scariest parts for most people. We get asked all the time for advice about how to best prepare for a divorce financially. While there is no cut-and-dry solution for making the divorce process affordable, there are…
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A common question that we get asked early in the divorce process is: Is Maryland a 50/50 divorce state? While the question seems straightforward, the truth is that the term “50/50 divorce” requires clarification. Ultimately, the answer depends upon which issue we’re referring to: child custody or property division. Issue #1: Child Custody One area…
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In order to be granted a divorce, you must prove that there is a legally-accepted reason for it. However, before we discuss the grounds for divorce in Maryland, it’s important to understand the distinctions between the different divorce options available to you: absolute vs. limited divorce, and; no-fault vs. fault based divorce Absolute vs. Limited…
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Understanding How to Calculate Child Support in Maryland On October 1, 2018, Maryland expanded the mutual consent divorce law to include married couples who have minor children in common. Under the new law, divorcing parents of minor children will be able to forgo the one-year separation period and obtain a divorce on mutual consent grounds as…
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In October 2015, Maryland introduced a new grounds for divorce: Mutual Consent. Under the 2015 law, couples without minor children in common became eligible to get a mutual consent divorce, enabling them to skip the 12-month separation period previously required to obtain an contested divorce in Maryland, as long as the couple was able to…
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(UPDATED: January 15, 2019) Tax season is here, and no one wants to be on Uncle Sam’s radar. If you make a mistake when filing and claim your children as dependents when you don’t have the right to, you could very well receive a letter in the mail or, worse, a knock at the door.…
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