Alimony, often one of the most contentious issues in a divorce, involves payments from one ex-spouse to another post-divorce to maintain the standard of living they were accustomed to during the marriage. This guide, presented by the Howard County family lawyers with Coover Law Firm, LLC, delves into calculating alimony in Maryland, helping you understand…
Understanding How to Calculate Child Support in Maryland On October 1, 2018, Maryland expanded the mutual consent divorce law to include married couples who have minor children in common. Under the new law, divorcing parents of minor children will be able to forgo the one-year separation period and obtain a divorce on mutual consent grounds as…
{Updated from original post on October 5, 2016} One of the questions that we get asked most frequently by new and prospective family law clients is ” how much does a divorce cost? ” It’s certainly an understandable question. People who are facing separation and divorce are typically frightened, overwhelmed and looking for quantifiable information to…
An important bill was passed by Maryland state legislatures that will offer protection to domestic violence victims as the proceed with a divorce. Maryland House Bill 293 was introduced in January and passed unanimously by both the senate and the house of representatives. The wording was changed slightly from the original bill, but remains essentially…
A woman in Lewisberry was arrested for taking her daughter without permission. The woman stands accused of removing her daughter from the child’s father’s home and fighting with both the father and the police. Officers say the woman was high on heroin at the time of the incident. According to reports, the woman faces felony…
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Or is it? For many families, particularly those dealing with separation and divorce, this is not always the case. The holidays can bring a lot of emotion to the surface, especially when there are children involved. Divorced parents often feel increased pressure to make the holidays “perfect”…
Being a parent is tough under any circumstances. When you have a child with someone whom you are no longer in a relationship with, due to separation, divorce or any other reason, it adds an additional layer of difficulty. Co-parenting and sharing time with the child can often prove to be a challenge, even…
Is the award of alimony affected by adultery in Maryland? Unfortunately, this is a common question with an answer that is sometimes surprising. If you’ve recently discovered that your spouse has been cheating on you, you may assume that this information would give you the upper hand in a divorce. However, this is not always…
In Maryland, recognizing de facto parents carves out an essential niche in family law, acknowledging those who step into parental roles without the traditional ties of biology or adoption. The Howard County child custody lawyers with Coover Law Firm, LLC, offer this engaging guide to demystify de facto parents’ legal standing and rights. Explore how…
