When you decide to get a divorce in Maryland, there are a lot of issues that need to be dealt with. Outside of dealing with child custody and other family dynamics involving minor children, most of the issues involved in dissolving a marriage are financial. Essentially, you must reach agreement with your spouse on who…
In a small number of states, women who become pregnant following a rape have to deal with the parental rights of their rapist, causing them to have to fight for custody and adoption decisions with their attacker. Maryland is one of these states, having failed to pass legislation nine times in order to take away…
In 2013, lawmakers in Maryland put together a special commission in order to study how the state’s courts come to decisions regarding child custody. Over an 18-month period of time, the commission listened to judges, mental health professionals and family law attorneys. The commission’s final report was issued in 2014. Despite this, state reforms have…
If you are of a certain age, your picture of post-divorce parenting is one parent with primary custody, typically the mother, with the other parent having weekend visitation or, in some cases, every-other-weekend visitation. In more recent years, custody has changed. More parents are trying co-parenting, with the support of their state. In 2017, 20…
Below is an example of a frequently asked question relating to bankruptcy after divorce. Unfortunately, the situation described below occurs all too frequently in post-divorce cases. However, the good news is that by seeking professional advice early in the divorce process, you are often able to minimize the risks of these nightmare situations from happening…
In Maryland and throughout the country, January has become known as “divorce month.” Statistics show that most divorces happen in March and August, but filings spike in January. Legal experts believe that the rise in filings after the New Year is due to one reason: People don’t want to file during the holidays. It is…
If you’ve been keeping up with the roller coaster of news surrounding the new federal tax plan, you may find your head spinning. Items were being introduced and taken away as Republican Congressional leaders attempted to get the plan passed. One of the things that has stuck around despite many revisions is the change to…
By: Jackie Daley, Broker/Owner – Jackie Daley Realty (Columbia, MD) As a Real Estate Broker, I frequently work with couples who are facing, or have previously gone through, a separation and/or divorce. When simultaneously handling a divorce and real estate transaction, the desire to “get it over quickly” often leads to bad decisions with long…
A new bill making its way through the Maryland legislature may make it easier for children whose parents have divorced to seek higher education. In the new bill, the age of majority for certain children of divorce would be raised from 18 to 23. The bill is sponsored by Terri Hill, a Democratic Maryland delegate…
It’s the time of year when people get into the giving spirit. Businesses know this and often take advantage — but not in a bad way. Allstate is just one of those companies and they are accepting donations for adults and children who have been affected by domestic violence. Allstate agencies across several states will…