Prior to October 2015, in order to obtain an absolute divorce in the State of Maryland on no-fault grounds, the divorcing couple was required to be living separate and apart without cohabitation for a period of one year. This changed effective October 1, 2015 when legislation was passed which allowed parties who still lived together to divorce if certain criteria was met.

Annulment In Maryland and Its Consequences

02 Nov 2016

Firm

Blog

There are basically three general avenues by which a marriage can end: death, divorce and annulment. Death is obvious and divorce is the most commonly thought of endpoint to a marriage when death does not terminate it first. The often less contemplated end to a marriage is by annulment.

Santo v. Santo & Joint Custody With Tie-Breaking Authority in Maryland

24 Oct 2016

Heather Sweren

Blog

In a recent decision, Santo v. Santo (citation not yet available), published July 11, 2016, the Maryland Court of Appeals confirmed a trial judge’s authority to award one party tie-breaking authority, for legal custody, even when parents have an inability to communicate on major decisions affecting the health, education, welfare, religion of a minor child. What does this mean in your case?

What Is Considered Marital or Non-Marital Property in Maryland?

18 Oct 2016

Heather Sweren

Blog

Clients regularly confuse what is considered “marital property” as opposed to “non-marital” property. Identifying marital versus non-marital property becomes even more difficult when non-marital property is commingled (or mixed) with marital property.

Custody Evaluations in Maryland and the District of Columbia: How To Interact with the Evaluator Handling Your Case

02 Aug 2016

Shuaa Tajammul

Blog, Custody

In Maryland and the District of Columbia, courts must determine what is in a child’s best interest to make a custody determination. This is a difficult process for the court, and is fraught with gray areas and ambiguities. Thus, the court may order a custody evaluation to assist in its decision making.

Family Law, Divorce, & Custody: Is Social Media Helpful or Hurtful?

28 Jul 2016

Samantha Pollin

Blog

In 2016, everyone can be found on the internet—and by anyone! That includes the attorney of your soon to be ex. With social media embedded on our phones and intertwined throughout our lives, it is showing up in courtrooms and affecting custody cases, divorce proceedings, and other family law matters. Understand the rules of engagement before you post one more photo or seemingly harmless update.

Significant Change in Maryland Custody Law: Recognition of De Facto Parents Impacts Same-sex Relationships & Non-Adoptive Partners

11 Jul 2016

Firm

Blog, Custody

On July 7, 2016 non-biological parents in Maryland won important rights with regard to custody and visitation. Prior to that date, Maryland did not recognize what is known as de facto parenthood. The opinion of the Maryland Court of Appeals in Conover v. Conover establishes recognition of de facto parents in Maryland. This is a major change in Maryland custody law.

Handling the Maryland Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE)

08 Jul 2016

Firm

Blog, Child Support

If you have a child or children and you are separated, depending on the custody situation, you may be obligated to pay child support to the other parent. If the court enters an order obligating you to pay child support, you should read that order carefully. In many instances the “how” portion of the order will direct you to pay child support to the Maryland Office of Child Support Enforcement.

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Divorce on the Grounds of Mutual Consent: Getting Divorced While Still Living Together

Annulment In Maryland and Its Consequences

Santo v. Santo & Joint Custody With Tie-Breaking Authority in Maryland

What Is Considered Marital or Non-Marital Property in Maryland?

Custody Evaluations in Maryland and the District of Columbia: How To Interact with the Evaluator Handling Your Case

Family Law, Divorce, & Custody: Is Social Media Helpful or Hurtful?

Significant Change in Maryland Custody Law: Recognition of De Facto Parents Impacts Same-sex Relationships & Non-Adoptive Partners

Handling the Maryland Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE)

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