In a previous posting to this site, I have explained the desirability of a divorcing couple making a good faith effort to settle their disputes through negotiations leading to a separation agreement. This is often a better alternative than incurring the expense of litigation. Continue reading Alimony Guidelines May Be Consulted By Maryland Courts
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Maryland’s New Child Support Guidelines Take Effect October 1st, 2010
As anticipated in a posting last year, the 2010 legislative session has resulted in legislation to modify the Child Support Guidelines. For Maryland Family Law Attorneys and most of their clients in high income counties such as, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Carroll County and Howard County this will translate into increased child support awards. Continue reading Maryland’s New Child Support Guidelines Take Effect October 1st, 2010
Separation and Divorce: A Time To Think About Your Will
Maryland Divorce Lawyers and their clients need to keep in mind issues related to estate planning that may or may not be impacted by separation and divorce. Continue reading Separation and Divorce: A Time To Think About Your Will
Guidance On Enforcing Marital Awards
A dispute between the Baltimore County Orphans Court and decedent’s former wife was recently resolved by Maryland’s highest court. Continue reading Guidance On Enforcing Marital Awards
Garnishment of Federal Wages to Enforce of Marital Property and Attorney Fees Awards
In Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Montgomery County and Baltimore County, Maryland Divorce Lawyers encounter many issues relating to federal employment. How to garnish federal wages to collect a debt owed or payments due on account of child support, alimony and other judgments is one such issue. Continue reading Garnishment of Federal Wages to Enforce of Marital Property and Attorney Fees Awards
Maryland Marital Property Law and the Proceeds of Lawsuits
Maryland Divorce Lawyers and their clients want to know: what happens when you recover a big award in a lawsuit and then get divorced? Who gets what? Continue reading Maryland Marital Property Law and the Proceeds of Lawsuits
Rehabilitative Alimony: An Opportunity To Become Self Supporting
Maryland divorce attorneys practicing in high income regions such as Howard County, Anne Arundel County and Baltimore County know that when things go wrong, a couple who could afford the luxury of a “stay at home mom” may find themselves in battle over alimony. Continue reading Rehabilitative Alimony: An Opportunity To Become Self Supporting
Enforcing Custody and Visitation Orders Using Contempt Powers
In a previous post, I have provided an overview of custody and visitation. As a Maryland Custody Lawyer, I’d like to provide some information about how disputes over willful denial of visitation can be resolved. One approach is Continue reading Enforcing Custody and Visitation Orders Using Contempt Powers