100 articles tagged with "child custody"
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to promote understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
For many Maryland residents, family comes first. Nothing can bring as much joy as marrying a life partner or welcoming a child into one’s family.
It may go without saying, but divorces may bring out the worst in people.
Family law is a legal universe replete with ongoing studies addressing wide-ranging considerations and topics of concern, and it is immediately unders...
Last week, the U. S. Supreme Court handed down a historic decision that makes same sex marriage — and divorce — legal in all 50 states.
Major League Baseball calls August, the “dog days of summer. ” The NFL calls it “The Countdown to Kickoff.
When many people decide to divorce, they may consider how their own lives will change, but they may not always consider how the end of a marriage may...
While many people immediately think about divorce when ending their marriage, a legal separation can be a viable — and even beneficial — option for some.
We hope our readers had a fantastic Fourth of July weekend.
It is an unfortunate, yet common part of divorce; one parent may choose to move away with the children.
Since it has been said that women initiate a majority of divorces in America, it behooves us to provide a post on divorce advice for moms and moms-to-...
Any Maryland resident who has ever navigated divorce proceedings may understand how complicated and stressful the process can be.
Every relationship and marriage goes through ups and downs.
In Maryland and other states, many former spouses will soon be dealing with various schedules and visits relating to the upcoming holiday season.
The last straw to break the camel’s break, or the decision to finally file for divorce, may be made in the heat of the moment.
For parents in Maryland who are legally separated or divorced, child custody matters are often a chief concern.
If you live in Maryland and are considering getting a divorce, you may have heard that Maryland requires grounds for divorce, but it doesn’t require fault.
Parenting plans are a crucial part of your life if you and your child’s other parent aren’t in a relationship.
Going through divorce in Maryland or any other state is seldom an easy process.
Raising children is often a rewarding and joyous experience although it is seldom without its challenges.
There may be Maryland parents currently facing serious challenges with regard to custody of their children.
When Maryland parents divorce, the court often devises orders that provide explicit instructions for parenting plans.
Maryland parents who have gone through divorce understand how stressful the process can be.
Many Maryland parents are familiar with the divorce process and how easily obstacles can arise, especially regarding child custody and related issues.
The tables have turned for reality TV show star Jenelle Evans after having been accused of abusing drugs while pregnant on the “Teen Mom 2” show, whic...
One can only imagine the horror associated with coming home from active military service and being unable to find one’s own children.
Couples in Maryland who divorce often face challenges when developing future parenting plans.
Not all custody battles in Maryland are between parents who divorce. Some situations may involve other family relatives.
For a big decision like divorce, it would be really nice to have a trial period first so that you could experience and fully understand the ramificati...
Collaborative law has been around for many years, but it has become increasingly popular for use in situations like custody disputes and divorce settl...
Bird-nesting can be tough for divorced parents.
Do other areas of the law need to catch up to the constitutional right to gay marriage? A recent article exposed a deficiency regarding domestic viole...
A recent article highlighted changing societal opinions about various aspects of relationships and family life.
A contentious divorce may sometimes involve the deposition testimony of friends or coworkers.
Are the rules of child custody changing? A recent decision warrants a closer look.
The U. S. Supreme Court’s decision in *Obergefell v.
According to a recent report, the number of unmarried parents who are living together and raising their children has increased in the last decade.
When parents have plans to relocate after a divorce, does that impact child custody determinations? Possibly.
If you are thinking about filing for divorce from your spouse, you may have some age-specific concerns related to the process.
Is it easy to file for a divorce in Maryland? Then answer is not as simple as readers might imagine.
Marriage and divorce have long been a jurisdictional matter for the states. In the wake of the U. S.
Child custody and child support payments go hand in hand, but many people may not realize just how serious the penalties are for those paying spouses ...
Many people struggle to make the decision of whether or not to divorce.
At any age, going through a divorce can be difficult.
Statistics from the Pew Research Center show that, as of January 2014, 74 percent of U. S. adults use some type of social networking website.
When two people make the decision to divorce, the process is often highly emotional.
For many people, the word divorce is synonymous with conflict, anger, hurt and resentment.
When discussing familial relationships and family structure, many modern-day references still use the outdated context of a man and woman who are marr...
The right to marry is one that many individuals in heterosexual relationships take for granted.
As the days grow shorter and a chill sets in the air, children across Maryland head back to school.
When a married couple reaches the decision to divorce, change is eminent for everyone involved.
Aside from child custody matters, those related to the division of marital assets are among some of the most anxiety-producing and contentious for div...
For many people, money equals security. This is especially often true of individuals who have children.
What about the children? This question is often on the minds of divorcing parents.
For some, the word divorce is analogous to war or at least a major battle.
Depending on the state in which a couple lives, laws related to divorce can vary greatly.
In our last post, we discussed how a Maryland couple may obtain a limited divorce or legal separation and potential benefits and drawbacks of doing so.
Even in cases where it’s ultimately for the best, it’s sad when a marriage ends.
Young couples who plan to marry often cite love as the driving force behind their decision.
While gay and lesbian men and women would likely contend there’s still a long way to go, during the last decade, much progress has been made with rega...
According to the non-profit Child Trends, during 2013, 41 percent of children born in the U. S. were born to unwed mothers.
When most people think about divorce, images of ex-spouses battling it out in court often spring to mind.
In the last decade, gay and lesbian individuals have gained many civil rights. Among these is the right to marry in some states, including Maryland.
In recent years, the country has grown divided about issues related to the legalization of marijuana for both medical and recreational use.
Imagine having to make important decisions related to both your future and that of your children in a matter of weeks or months all while under tremen...
When a couple chooses to divorce, emotions run high and spill over into what can become a lengthy and contentious divorce.
For a number of reasons, some marriages simply don’t work out. Spouses may realize they want different things in life.
In past decades when a couple married, it was typically a foregone conclusion that the woman would stay home to tend to children while the man worked ...
When a couple decides to separate, there are typically many decisions to be made.
Parents who legally separate or divorce must make important decisions related to child custody agreements and visitation rights.
Since the passage of The Civil Marriage Protection Act in 2012, the marriages of same-sex couples in Maryland have been legally recognized.
When most couples marry, they truly believe it will be until death do them part.
The act of getting divorce entails much more than simply leaving a spouse and leading a life on one’s own.
When a couple decides to pursue a divorce, there are naturally a great deal of decisions to be made, some more difficult than others.
There are times when a divorce can take quite a while to resolve.
Everyone in the midst of a divorce knows the transition can be a trying time on everyone involved.
The adversarial process hurts children, who must watch divorcing parents in bitter confrontation, trying to tear each other down.
When a Maryland family is in the midst of a divorce, kids will have a number of questions for both parents about the changes taking place within their...
More of those couples who seek a divorce in Maryland and across the nation are turning to collaborative law in an effort to lower their costs and hope...
A recent child custody case involving parents who allegedly abducted their children from the grandparents who had official guardianship over the child...
Legal separation is often a good option for couples in Maryland and elsewhere who may be struggling in their marriage.
Maryland residents may be following along with the divorce case between Deion Sanders and his estranged wife, Pillar, which continues to heat up.
The Supreme Court of another state has entered a judgment in a same-sex child custody dispute that will likely have impact all across the nation, incl...
Divorce can bring along a lot of financial considerations for Maryland spouses who decide to end a marriage.
Maryland parents who must deal with child custody issues may wonder how the courts view one parent taking a couple’s children to another country and r...
The new year often marks a popular time for Maryland couples who have decided that their marriages are no longer working to file for divorce.
Collaborative law provides an opportunity for couples who wish to seek a more amicable divorce a method to do so by working together.
Few Maryland child custody cases will ever make it as high as the U. S. Supreme Court, but one recent case from another state did just that.
According to one family counselor outside of Maryland, separated or divorced parents should consider the issue of the holidays.
Divorce is rarely an easy prospect for most Howard County couples to deal with.
After making the difficult decision to divorce, couples often think about settling big-ticket items like child custody and property division.
Maryland couples who find that their marriages are simply no longer functioning in a healthy way may find it useful to consider all of their options a...
Legal separation can be a valid method for couples who are wrestling with the decision of whether or not to file for divorce.
Child custody issues can become contentious between parents, whether they were previously married or not.
National Football League head coach Sean Payton and his wife of almost 20 years have recently filed countering divorce petitions.
As family courts around the country continue to move toward equal parenting rights, a 41-year-old father’s ongoing fight for more visitation time with...
Getting divorced is never a pleasant endeavor.
Recently, a bill was passed by the Maryland Senate that likely made many inmates that owe child support sigh with relief.
Divorce is often something that affects not only the lives of a husband and wife, but it also dearly affects the lives of any minor children involved.
As we’ve discussed on this blog before, many divorcing couples dread the courtroom battles traditionally seen in divorce cases — especially as represe...
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