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Reverse mortgage loan application on a table

23 Feb 2018

For “Silver Divorces,” a Reverse Mortgage Could Be a Solution

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…

February 23, 2018Divorce, Family Law, Property DivisionBy Coover Law

Hands of wife, husband signing decree of divorce

16 Feb 2018

Bills Effecting Family Law Making Way Through Maryland Senate

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…

February 16, 2018Divorce, Family Law, In the NewsBy Coover Law

Sad couple after argument or breakup sitting on a sofa in the living room in a house

09 Feb 2018

Adultery Is Not Only Grounds for Divorce. It’s Criminal.

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…

February 9, 2018Divorce, Family LawBy Coover Law

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02 Feb 2018

Update on Victims’ Parental Rights Bill

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…

February 2, 2018Child Custody, Family Law, In the News, PaternityBy Coover Law

Teacher with little child in school laboratory bulb with liquid

26 Jan 2018

Doctor Presents An Opinion on Shared Parenting in Maryland

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…

January 26, 2018Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law, In the NewsBy Coover Law

who gets the house in a divorce in maryland

22 Jan 2018

A House Divided: Who Gets the Family Home in a Maryland Divorce?

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…

January 22, 2018Divorce, Family Law, Property DivisionBy Coover Law

Custody of Child concept of family laws and adoption

19 Jan 2018

Advocates Fighting to Change Parental Rights Laws

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…

January 19, 2018Child Custody, Family Law, In the NewsBy Coover Law

sepia image of little boy holding a teddy bear

12 Jan 2018

Maryland Criticized for Child Custody Policies

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…

January 12, 2018Child Custody, Family Law, In the NewsBy Coover Law

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05 Jan 2018

Maryland Among States Considering New Shared Custody Laws

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…

January 5, 2018Child Custody, Family Law, In the NewsBy Coover Law

The true cost of bankruptcy after divorce

02 Jan 2018

What Happens to Our Family Home if My Ex Files Bankruptcy After Divorce?

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…

January 2, 2018Divorce, Family LawBy Coover Law
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