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People have many questions as to what is a divorce, what does a divorce involve, why does it happen, how to proceed with a divorce, etc. Hence, we will try to answer some common questions most individuals seem to have when they are involved in a divorce.....

We understand how difficult it is to keep calm and composed, seeing your marriage ending and while going through a divorce. You and your children might have to deal with a storm of stressful events....

Are you getting a divorce in Maryland? Going through a divorce is never a simple procedure. It does not help that there is a massive deal of confusion about the actual legal steps and requirements throughout the way.…

Divorce is a very stressful, time-consuming, and a very expensive process. Between getting divorce lawyers in Maryland, submitting voluminous paperwork including pleadings and discovery, searching for another house while separating, and spending a lot of time in court, divorce causes a lot of distress…

Magistrates for Domestic Relations are hearing officers who take testimony, make preliminary rulings and determination. The Magistrates recommendations are then submitted to a Judge to be approved or rejected…

No one looks forward to separation and divorce. It is especially difficult when there are children involved. Our staff understands these emotional times and works closely with you to see that …

Has your identity been stolen? Thousands of personal identities are stolen each year. Many by simply using the internet and getting caught in a phishing scheme. This occurs when a …

Question: I’m currently living with my wife while I look for another place to live. (We plan ultimately to divorce.) I understand that there needs to be a period of separation …

What is, in plain English,  the difference between a “community property state” and an “equitable distribution state”.…

Domestic violence has been around for a long time. Unfortunately, battered and abused spouses were ignored until recent times when legislatures finally woke up and enacted legislation to protect those …

Maryland Residency Requirements For Divorce
One of the parties must live in the state of Maryland in order to file for Divorce in this state..…

Has your identity been stolen? Thousands of personal identities are stolen each year. Many by simply using the internet and getting caught in a phishing scheme. This occurs when a …

Alimony is a moving target in Maryland and new cases show an evolving and redefining of when alimony is appropriate to be granted by state trial court judge …

Serving Maryland and Washington, DC I AM GOING THROUGH DIVORCE AND CAN’T PAY MY DEBTS!! You are now separated and the bills are not getting paid. The phone keeps ringing …

A Judge or Master in Maryland can and usually do order one spouse to maintain health insurance for the family Pendente Lite, ( the term for temporary action pending the final …

COBRA Insurance-What is it? You are now divorced and not covered under your former spouses health insurance or your job has terminated. …

When does child support begin? The Maryland Court may only help you with child support from the time you actually file a request for the Court to make a finding …

Maryland Courts can and do order visitation to grandparents provided that the Court determines that such visitation is in the best interest of the children. …

Basic child support obligation. “Basic child support obligation” means the base amount due for child support based on the combined adjusted actual incomes of both parents. …

For the average person with no legal experience the Court system can seem daunting and frustrating because of the various rules and procedures that everyone needs to follow. Basically, this …

Marriages breakup as a result of numerous problems. Financial problems are one that often is a major contributor to divorce. The telephone keeps ringing with bill collectors and you can’t …

Can I live in the same house and file for divorce? The general rule was the only grounds for staying in the same home and filing for divorce was on …

One of the most asked questions from people looking to separate or divorce is: Do I have grounds for divorce? Here are the grounds for divorce in Maryland: Adultery; Desertion; …

What is, in plain English, the difference between a “community property state” and an “equitable distribution state”. In a community property state, the marital property is generally split 50/50. …

As a general rule, an engagement ring is a conditional gift given by one party to the other in anticipation of marriage. If the party who receives the ring…

We often get questions on military pensions and whether there is any truth that if a couple has not been married for 10 years the spouse is excluded for sharing …

What is, in plain English, the difference between a community property state and an equitable distribution state. In a community property state the property is generally split 50/50.…

A scheduling Order will then be established once the parties have filed their answers. This sets time for discovery to learn about assets, experts and other factual matters. …

No-Fault divorce in Maryland: Maryland recognizes no-fault divorce where both parties have lived separate and apart without interruption for 6 Months (Effective Oct.1,2015)…

Question: I’m currently living with my wife while I look for another place to live. (We plan ultimately to divorce.) I understand that there needs to be a period of separation …

Thank you once again for the excellent service in my divorce case. I remember when I came to your office first time in Fall 2007.…