Some men dream of having multiple spouses. Some women imagine the same. Unfortunately, no matter how many spouses a person desires to have, the state of Maryland has set a limit: one. A 49-year-old man from Capital Heights recently discovered that the state is serious about that law. According to reports, the man was indicted…
In a perfect world, those ordered to pay child support would make timely payments without issue. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen, despite a judge’s orders. In the state of Maryland, one county has reached a 92 percent collection rate when it comes to back child support. According to the assistant director of child support in…
An important bill was passed by Maryland state legislatures that will offer protection to domestic violence victims as the proceed with a divorce. Maryland House Bill 293 was introduced in January and passed unanimously by both the senate and the house of representatives. The wording was changed slightly from the original bill, but remains essentially…
A woman in Lewisberry was arrested for taking her daughter without permission. The woman stands accused of removing her daughter from the child’s father’s home and fighting with both the father and police. Officers say the woman was high on heroin at the time of the incident. According to reports, the woman faces felony charges…
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Or is it? For many families, particularly those dealing with separation and divorce, this is not always the case. The holidays can bring a lot of emotion to the surface, especially when there are children involved. Divorced parents often feel increased pressure to make the holidays “perfect”…
Being a parent is tough under any circumstances. When you have a child with someone whom you are no longer in a relationship with, due to separation, divorce or any other reason, it adds an additional layer of difficulty. Co-parenting and sharing time with the child can often prove to be a challenge, even…
Is the award of alimony affected by adultery in Maryland? Unfortunately, this is a common question with an answer that is sometimes surprising. If you’ve recently discovered that your spouse has been cheating on you, you may assume that this information would give you the upper hand in a divorce. However, this is not always…
Many people are shocked at how quickly the expenses can add up when going through separation and divorce. In large part, this surprise is often a result of unrealistic expectations. Whether due to not asking the right questions, talking to the wrong people, or relying too heavily on the internet for information, the ultimate result is…
Currently, the most common grounds for divorce in Howard County, Maryland is 12-month separation. Under Maryland divorce law, parties must live apart and maintain separate residences for at least one year before filing for divorce. As part of this requirement, if the parties spend even one night together or resume marital relations at any point…
There is probably not a more important, or emotionally-charged, issue in separation and divorce than that of child custody. Custody involves not only the amount of time that each parent gets to spend with his or her children; it also encompasses the right to make major, life-shaping decisions for the children. Certainly, this is not…