(Columbia, MD) In 2012, Maryland officially legalized same sex marriage. However, because same sex marriage was not legal across the United States, same sex divorce often proved to be extremely complicated and difficult. Certain states refused to honor divorce decrees for same sex couples, which often caused great difficulty when enforcing the terms of child custody,…
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Coover Law Firm is proud to announce that Keith Darlin has been awarded the Working For Education Scholarship for the Fall 2018 semester. This scholarship, worth $1,000, is awarded to deserving students who have a part-time or full-time job while attending college. Keith is currently a student at the University of Cincinnati, pursuing a Master’s…
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As a new homeowner, one of the most distressing things that can happen is that you discover major hidden defects with a house that you’ve just purchased. Not only is it extremely upsetting to find out that the condition of the property you thought you were getting is very different than what you actually ended…
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Tax law changes have occurred and will hit people in 2019. Some believe they are beneficial, and others are angry over the sweeping changes that the Administration enacted. No matter how you feel about the new tax laws, they are here and will have an impact. You need to pay attention, particularly if you are…
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Tax time is drawing near, and no one wants to be on Uncle Sam’s radar. If you make a mistake when filing and claim 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. If you are newly…
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You’ve been married to your spouse for several years, even decades. You’ve made the decision to end your marriage, but you’re worried about what is going to happen to the house because you still have a mortgage. Who is going to live where? And what can you both afford? Even if both of you agree…
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Several bills that affect family law are making their way through the Maryland Senate. Bills involving divorce, youth marriage and adultery are being heard and could soon be made into law. Here is a brief rundown of what is happening. Divorce – Mutual Consent A bill passed in the Senate that will allow courts to…
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It can be heartbreaking when you find out that your spouse has committed adultery. The person that you trusted most betrayed you. For many people, infidelity is a marriage-breaker. It remains one of the top reasons that people give for filing for separation or divorce. In Maryland, adultery is still grounds for divorce and will…
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We have discussed the fact that Maryland rape victims may not currently terminate the parental rights of their attackers should that attack result in a pregnancy. New legislation is set to pass that will allow rape victims to terminate the parental rights of their attackers. The bill passed through the Senate last week with a…
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Maryland is currently dealing with an issue that some may not be aware of: Shared parenting during and after divorce. While some people believe that shared parenting shouldn’t be the status quo, others hold the opinion that it is the best arrangement for children. In a recent editorial, Dr. Neil Holstein weighed in with his…
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