In order to be granted a divorce, you must prove that there is a legally-accepted reason for it. However, before we discuss the grounds for divorce in Maryland, it’s important to understand the distinctions between the different divorce options available to you: absolute vs. limited divorce, and; no-fault vs. fault based divorce Absolute vs. Limited…
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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…
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In October 2015, Maryland introduced a new grounds for divorce: Mutual Consent. Under the 2015 law, couples without minor children in common became eligible to get a mutual consent divorce, enabling them to skip the 12-month separation period previously required to obtain an contested divorce in Maryland, as long as the couple was able to…
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(Columbia, MD) If you’re reading this, it’s most likely because you (or someone you are close with) are facing a legal separation and/or divorce. This can be an overwhelming and emotional time, and many questions are probably running through your mind right now. For most people, at the top of this list is: How do…
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(Columbia, MD) In 2012, Maryland officially legalized same sex marriage. However, because same sex marriage was not legal across the United States, same sex divorce often proved to be extremely complicated and difficult. Certain states refused to honor divorce decrees for same sex couples, which often caused great difficulty when enforcing the terms of child custody,…
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Coover Law Firm is proud to announce that Keith Darlin has been awarded the Working For Education Scholarship for the Fall 2018 semester. This scholarship, worth $1,000, is awarded to deserving students who have a part-time or full-time job while attending college. Keith is currently a student at the University of Cincinnati, pursuing a Master’s…
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As a new homeowner, one of the most distressing things that can happen is that you discover major hidden defects with a house that you’ve just purchased. Not only is it extremely upsetting to find out that the condition of the property you thought you were getting is very different than what you actually ended…
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Tax law changes have occurred and will hit people in 2019. Some believe they are beneficial, and others are angry over the sweeping changes that the Administration enacted. No matter how you feel about the new tax laws, they are here and will have an impact. You need to pay attention, particularly if you are…
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You’ve been married to your spouse for several years, even decades. You’ve made the decision to end your marriage, but you’re worried about what is going to happen to the house because you still have a mortgage. Who is going to live where? And what can you both afford? Even if both of you agree…
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