Monthly Archives: September 2019
Mistakes to Avoid in the Estate Planning Process
If you have any kind of assets at all, you need to have an estate plan. Even if you are not wealthy or have significant assets, having an estate plan allows you to determine who will receive your assets when you die. The biggest mistake is not having an estate plan at all. The… Read More »
Child Support Obligations in Maryland
Child support becomes a central topic for any divorce involving children and can be challenging to determine correctly. Maryland law states that children have the right to financial support from both of their parents. Whether your divorce is uncontested or contested, both parents have a financial responsibility to support their children and act in… Read More »
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce
The ending of a marriage can be a stressful time, which will impact you emotionally and financially. Knowledge of your rights and options in a divorce ensures that you obtain a fair division of child custody time, child support and/or financial assets. A marriage can be ended through either a contested or uncontested divorce. … Read More »
Child Custody Modifications in Maryland
Maryland law is very specific regarding the ability of either party in a divorce or custody proceeding to later modify child custody. The right to request changes to child custody always remains a right to either parent, however, there are substantial burdens that must be met for a court to overturn a previous order. … Read More »