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Maryland's New Transfer on Death Deed
Effective Oct. 1, 2026, Maryland's new Transfer on Death Deed lets owners pass real estate outside probate — with important implications for Medicaid planning.
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Trusts & Estates
Maryland’s Registered Domestic Partnership Law: What It Means for You
Since October 1, 2023, Maryland has been recognizing **Registered Domestic Partnerships**.
Trusts & Estates
Navigating Family Law and Estate Planning for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to promote understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
Trusts & Estates
New Probate Fee Schedule Goes Into Effect October 1, 2022
Maryland has made it cheaper to administer *small *estates proceedings by increasing the probate fee for *regular* estate proceedings.
Family Law
State rep.’s constitutional challenge to same-sex marriage fails
The question of whether the U. S. Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection under the law applies to same-sex marriage has been a thorny one.
Divorce
Why some angry couples prolong divorces
In our years as divorce attorneys, we encounter our share of angry couples.
Divorce
Marital property becomes an entirely different issue in divorce
Most married couples in Maryland share things.
Divorce
Maryland AG urges SCOTUS to reject bans on same-sex marriage
In a matter of weeks, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments in a series of consolidated cases addressing the constitutionali...
Divorce
Same-sex marriage (and divorce) now legal in all 50 state
Last week, the U. S. Supreme Court handed down a historic decision that makes same sex marriage — and divorce — legal in all 50 states.
Divorce
Seeking support modifications for back to school shopping?
Major League Baseball calls August, the “dog days of summer. ” The NFL calls it “The Countdown to Kickoff.
Divorce
Six tips to help children through a divorce
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...
Family Law
The Holidays and the Innertube of Grief
As we approach the winter holiday season, we are bombarded with images on television, media outlets, and social media of families gathering around the...
Divorce
Things to consider when telling kids about a divorce
Whether you are contemplating a divorce, or are currently filing a petition, it is likely that people will have questions about your decision and may...
Divorce
Three things to do after your divorce is finalized
Depending upon your appetite for celebrity relationship gossip, the recent announcement of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s impending divorce may, or ma...
Divorce
Three tips for handling new routines and a new school year
Change is not always easy. It may seem cliché, but it is true.
Child Custody & Support
Three tips for remedying missed parenting time
We hope our readers had a fantastic Fourth of July weekend.
Divorce
Three ways to avoid financial calamities during divorce
Dealing with finances is one of the troubling emotional issues that must be dealt with during a divorce.
Divorce
What acts of kindness can do for divorcees
In times like this, where we hear more about trouble and tragedy, it is good to hear about acts of kindness.
Divorce
What do courts consider in move away cases
It is an unfortunate, yet common part of divorce; one parent may choose to move away with the children.
Divorce
Helpful pieces of advice for divorcing women
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-...
Trusts & Estates
How will property division affect your future following divorce?
Any Maryland resident who has ever navigated divorce proceedings may understand how complicated and stressful the process can be.
Child Custody & Support
A legal seperation agreement can provide clarity and peace of mind
Every relationship and marriage goes through ups and downs.
Divorce
Are those choosing mediation happier with their settlements?
Recently on this blog we discussed mediation, one of several excellent options for divorcing couples who don’t want an “ugly” divorce — one where ther...
Child Custody & Support
Avoiding child custody problems during the holidays
In Maryland and other states, many former spouses will soon be dealing with various schedules and visits relating to the upcoming holiday season.
Divorce
Can a divorce filing affect your tax return preparation?
Although a divorcing couple may come to an agreement regarding the division of their marital property, a recent article reminds us that it can be easy...
Divorce
Can a property settlement be altered after the divorce is final?
You may remember the story from a couple of years ago — Frank and Jamie McCourt, co-owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, went through a very public divo...
Divorce
Can a separation agreement be helpful even in a pending divorce?
When a marriage hits the rocks, couples may informally decide on a trial separation.
Divorce
Can property division in a divorce implicate other areas of law?
Understanding how Maryland divorce property division intersects with estate law, beneficiary designations, and retirement accounts in complex divorce cases.
Divorce
Can you prepare for your first divorce attorney meeting?
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.
Child Custody & Support
Child custody and visitation in Maryland
For parents in Maryland who are legally separated or divorced, child custody matters are often a chief concern.
Divorce
Could a support modification help with school expenses?
It’s no secret that a new school year is nearly upon us.
Divorce
Could your credit be sabotaged while your divorce is pending?
Our family law firm focuses on various alternative dispute processes.
Child Custody & Support
Effects on you aren’t the primary concern in child custody cases
Parenting plans are a crucial part of your life if you and your child’s other parent aren’t in a relationship.
Child Custody & Support
Elements surrounding Halloween parenting time disputes
With Halloween coming in a couple of weeks, some of our readers may be experiencing difficulty with deciding where their child will go Trick-or-Treating.
Trusts & Estates
Everyone Has a Post-Mortem Estate Plan
Whether or not you have any documents prepared, you have a post-mortem estate plan in place courtesy of the State of Maryland.
Trusts & Estates
Everyone Has an Incapacity Estate Plan to Manage Assets
Whether or not you have any documents prepared, you have an incapacity estate plan to manage your assets in place courtesy of the State of Maryland.
Divorce
Facing property division issues in Maryland
Maryland is an equitable distribution state.
Child Custody & Support
Newly proposed program may impact parenting plans in Maryland
When married parents in Maryland choose to divorce, they typically face several challenges related to child care and support.
Divorce
Facing possible financial strain re property division in divorce
In Maryland and throughout the United States, more and more people are getting divorced beyond age 50.
Divorce
Legal separation may be viable option for some in Maryland
Many Maryland residents are currently facing serious marital problems.
Child Custody & Support
Is Maryland law fair when it comes to child custody situations?
Going through divorce in Maryland or any other state is seldom an easy process.
Child Custody & Support
Can new parenting plans lead to better parenting skills?
Maryland parents who have divorced may agree that the process can be extremely challenging at times, especially where children are concerned.
Child Custody & Support
Woman says she never dreamed she’d face this child custody battle
When Maryland parents divorce, the court often devises orders that provide explicit instructions for parenting plans.
Child Custody & Support
Sheriff’s department ups safety measures for child custody issues
Maryland parents who have gone through divorce understand how stressful the process can be.
Trusts & Estates
When it looks like New Year parenting plans will involve divorce
Families throughout Maryland and the nation often view January as a month of new beginnings.
Child Custody & Support
What child custody has to do with what kids eat for supper
Couples in Maryland who divorce often face challenges when developing future parenting plans.
Divorce
Legal separation can be a trial run for divorce
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...
Divorce
Post-divorce behavior and its effect on children
It’s common for parents to worry about how a divorce will affect their children.
Divorce
Your divorce might affect your credit score
During the property division process of a divorce, both parties are given certain assets and certain debts.
Divorce
Is it realistic to expect cooperation from your ex-spouse?
The situation that most often requires cooperation from ex-spouses after a divorce is a visitation plan.
Divorce
Are Maryland’s divorce procedures becoming streamlined?
Readers may assume that an uncontested divorce in Maryland would be a quick and routine affair, but state law imposes what some commentators have char...
Divorce
Prenuptial agreements may spark healthy discussions
Although conventional wisdom holds that around half of marriages end in divorce, new studies indicate that the percentage may be lower.
Trusts & Estates
Are same-sex couples protected by domestic violence laws?
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...
Child Custody & Support
Survey highlights changing opinions about family issues
A recent article highlighted changing societal opinions about various aspects of relationships and family life.
Trusts & Estates
From domestic partnership to gay marriage: a rocky transition?
Gay marriage may now be a constitutional right, but same-sex couples may still encounter obstacles at the state level.
Trusts & Estates
Will divorce set back your retirement plans?
Divorce unquestionably affects an individual’s finances. Without a dual-income household, living expenses may be higher.
Child Custody & Support
Could an affair impact child custody arrangements?
A contentious divorce may sometimes involve the deposition testimony of friends or coworkers.
Divorce
If a divorce was your New Year’s resolution, here are some tips
For some, the fresh start of a New Year means a divorce filing.
Trusts & Estates
Should you revisit your estate plan when getting divorced?
A law practice devoted to family law is about much more than divorce.
Trusts & Estates
How marriage rights will impact same-sex family planning
The U. S. Supreme Court’s decision in *Obergefell v.
Divorce
Helping a loved one through the divorce process
One of the most challenging things a person can do is to support a loved one during a time of trial.
Trusts & Estates
Can a family law firm help unmarried, cohabitating parents?
According to a recent report, the number of unmarried parents who are living together and raising their children has increased in the last decade.
Child Custody & Support
Does geographic location affect child custody determinations?
When parents have plans to relocate after a divorce, does that impact child custody determinations? Possibly.
Divorce
Does your child need counseling post-divorce?
What about the children? This question is often on the minds of divorcing parents.
Divorce
The basics of obtaining a divorce in Maryland
When most couples marry, they truly believe it will be until death do them part.
Divorce
DOMA overturned, could help those in a Maryland same-sex divorce
This week saw a huge legal victory for proponents of same-sex marriage after the United States Supreme Court struck down the federal Defense of Marria...
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