When a couple lives together, shares assets, and otherwise acts as though married, what happens when they break up? It is not considered a divorce under Maryland law since there was no legal contract. Yet these individuals deserve similar financial consideration if one spent their time maintaining a home and children and requires support after…
When two people share a child, whether as a result of a relationship or not, legal rights can be difficult to determine and understand without a child custody order, especially when paternity hasn’t been legally established. Because it is an issue of grave concern, potential clients often seek counsel from Mr. Coover upon separating from…
Maryland is an equitable distribution state, so both spouses are required to disclose all assets and debts during a divorce, even those they believe are their separate property. However, even with these disclosures, it’s not uncommon for a spouse to hide money or assets during a divorce in an attempt to keep it for themselves. …
Unfortunately, many mothers and fathers find themselves co-parenting with someone who is constantly causing problems. The source of this issue may very well be narcissism, a well-known disorder in popular culture. Narcissists may have diagnosed or undiagnosed narcissistic personality disorder, or they may simply display narcissistic traits that don’t quite meet the full criteria for…
A prenuptial agreement, or ‘prenup’ is a legal agreement created and signed by two people before they get married. Prenups protect each spouse’s assets, as well as clearly stating each spouse’s responsibilities regarding martial and premarital debts. A crucial element of the prenup is making sure each spouse is taken care of financially in the…
