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Co-parenting with a former spouse or partner isn’t always easy. In some cases, it may be necessary to have the assistance of a third party who can help to identify potential disputes and assist with finding ways to co-parent more effectively. A…
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Divorces can be emotionally taxing and time-consuming, leaving you eager to move forward with your life even before a court finalizes your Judgment of Absolute Divorce. A common question many people have is, “can you start dating during a divorce?” Although this…
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If you are going through a divorce or separation and are considering moving out of state with children, you might be wondering which state would have child custody jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is the power that a court of law has to carry out…
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Whether you are the supporting spouse or the financially dependent spouse, spousal support — also referred to as “alimony”— can be a contentious matter in your divorce. Not only might the amount be in dispute, but the duration of time it is…
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Alimony can be a critical issue in many divorce cases. These are periodic payments made by the higher-earning spouse to the financially dependent or disadvantaged spouse. However, an alimony award isn’t always set in stone. In some cases, a party may request…
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Reaching a divorce settlement can be challenging. However, if you or your spouse have a significant amount of assets, the divorce process can be much more complex. A high-asset divorce — also referred to as a high-net-worth divorce — typically involves assets…
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Domestic violence is a serious issue in far too many relationships. Importantly, under Maryland law, a victim of abuse is entitled to legal relief. There are several types of protective orders that may be put into place, based on the facts of…
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“If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up somewhere else.” – Yogi Berra Parenting is sometimes likened to a journey, and the analogy is an apt one; it’s a long road, the path is sometimes uncertain, and it goes more…
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Divorce is a legal process, but there are many other aspects to divorce as well: social, emotional, and, of course, financial. For most people, divorce financial issues are a source of great stress—whether that person is worried about having enough money to…
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Pop culture depictions like “The Brady Bunch” and “Yours, Mine, and Ours” paint a rosy picture of blended families. Sure, there’s the occasional comedic predicament, but in the movies and TV, everyone settles into one big, happy, family. Blending two families can…
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