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POST JUDGMENT DIVORCE OPTIONS

Divorce Law

You’ve gone to Court and the Judge has issued a Divorce Decree that you think is unfair, or you are otherwise unhappy with it.  Can you appeal the Judge’s decision?  Yes, there are a number of avenues you can take that our firm can help you with when it comes to post...

HOW DOES THE COURT DETERMINE AN AWARD OF ALIMONY?

Divorce Law

Alimony, also called spousal support or maintenance, is one of the more difficult issues to tackle during the divorce process.  With the exception of child custody and child support, no other issue is as personal or emotionally charged to divorce litigants. Alimony is...

WHAT IS DISCOVERY

Divorce Law

Discovery is necessary because what you know is not as important as what you can prove. Discovery is the phase of litigation in which both sides request information from one another. The purpose is to learn about each position taken by each side to facilitate a...

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Divorce Law

Are you wondering how are assets and liabilities divided in a divorce within the state of Maryland? Well, Maryland is an equitable distribution state which means that the court will equitably divide and distribute the marital property and liabilities in a divorce...

THE STEPS TO GETTING DIVORCED

Divorce Law

When divorcing, it’s difficult to know what to expect.  Divorce is a complicated process that can be full of frustrating delays and unpleasant surprises.  An idea of what is going to happen when can make an uncomfortable time a little more predictable.  Every divorce...

WHAT IS A PENDENTE LITE HEARING?

Divorce Law

Pendente Lite Hearings provide temporary court-ordered relief to preserve the status quo and “settle the waters” until the final trial. The time immediately following a separation can be very chaotic for many reasons.  The emotional and financial trauma of separation...

CHILD CUSTODY IN MARYLAND

Divorce Law

We’re here to help you with any concerns you have when it comes to child custody in Maryland. The question of “Who gets custody of the kids?” is one of the most difficult decisions for parents and their children when parents separate.  When child custody...

HOW DO I PROTECT MY ELDERLY PARENT’S RIGHTS?

Divorce Questions and Answers

How do I protect my elderly parent’s rights? Because my father is elderly and in very good health. He walks 3 miles a day and lives on his own. My 2 brothers and I want him to live as he wishes, but my sister is trying to have him put into a nursing home. She has...

CAN MY SPOUSE EVICT ME?

Divorce Questions and Answers

Have you ever wondered how to evict a spouse in Maryland? Here’s your answer. My wife wants to evict me out of the house we reside in. We have a 10-month-old baby. My name is not on the deed nor the mortgage. She had her attorney file a wrongful detainer...

CAN I FILE FOR CUSTODY?

Divorce Questions and Answers

I need help please. My kids are with me right now. They were staying with their mother but she was not paying any rent and the house she was living in was over loaded with other kids and adults. I want to know if I can get my kids and if they can stay with me. ANSWER...