When the need or opportunity arises, adults can find themselves moving to another state. This is particularly likely in Maryland, which borders four other states and the District of Columbia. This decision can be more complicated if there are children in the mix, particularly if there is shared custody with another parent. Maryland has very …
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As of July 1, 2023, marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in Maryland, so parents may question whether this will impact a custody case. Unfortunately, the answer is not as clear as the change in state criminal law. As with many factors that a judge looks at to decide custodial rights in Maryland, legal …
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When a family is split by divorce, any life transition presents potential pitfalls, and starting a new school year is no different. The kids may be enrolling in a new school, trying out a new after-school activity, or simply need to submit documentation like permission slips or immunization records. For example, in Montgomery County Maryland, …
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In 1994, the US Congress passed a law declaring the fourth Sunday of July to be National Parents’ Day – a day to celebrate this role in the lives of children, young and old. The day is intended to recognize outstanding parents who act as role models and to promote responsible parenting. When the relationship …
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Whether it’s a divorce or a dispute between unmarried parents, child support is one of the most critical ways that Maryland Family Courts have the power to ensure children get the care they need. It is one of those terms that gets used a lot, but not everyone understands the basics of child support. Some …
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Parents in Maryland are financially responsible for their children until they reach the reach the age of majority, which is 18 or if they are 18 and still in high school, until graduation. Both parents are expected to contribute to their children’s health, education, and maintenance. These responsibilities exist whether the parents are married to …
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When it comes to family law in Maryland, few issues are more sensitive and potentially controversial than child custody. Loving, caring for, and supporting children is rewarding, demanding and highly personal, so when parents disagree, it’s a recipe for a major battle. The Circuit Courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia as well as …
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As if divorce weren’t unpleasant enough, there are tax consequences that need to be considered from the time of separation through the finalized divorce and thereafter. Some of the issues are actual benefits, but it’s important to be aware of how the taxman will be treating your change in marital status. Unpaid Tax Bills Just …
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When a marriage breaks up, hard feelings between the spouses often bleed over into their relationships with their children. After all, they are a living, breathing, painful reminder of the end of the marriage. Issues of legal and physical custody, and child support create an ongoing obligation to interact with the very person the divorce …
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Maryland takes the rights of grandparents to see their grandchildren so seriously, it’s in the Family Law Code. This isn’t a limitless right, so it does not guarantee that a grandparent can go to court and win legal visitation. The constitution gives Maryland parents the benefit of the doubt when it comes to deciding what …
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