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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When parties go to court for a family law case in Maryland, they are asking the judge to exercise power under Maryland law to make decisions about their relationship. Some of these decisions, like the designation and division of marital assets, are final (subject to appeal), but others create some future or ongoing obligation that …
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May is National Mental Health Awareness month, and it is a great time to remember that the stressors that led to divorce, the process itself and life after divorce each offer major challenges that can impact your mental health. According to Mimi Brodsky Kress, President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness – Montgomery County …
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Whether a relationship has been abusive or not, the end can often bring out bad behavior in one or both of the parties. This can put the other person in danger, and it calls for proactive steps to set boundaries and deescalate the situation. A Civil Protective Order (CPO) is the procedure that allows a …
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Divorce is never easy, and it rarely occurs without hard feelings on both sides. While a divorce cannot become final in Maryland without court approval, the path to this approval does not have to be an expensive court trial. One alternative to trial is mediation between the parties. If successful, mediation can be less acrimonious, …
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If you are contemplating divorce in Maryland, you’ve probably spent a lot of time thinking about your unique situation and wondering how the process will go for you. Aside from the emotional aspects of the end of a relationship, every couple has a wide variety of circumstances that need to be considered in a divorce. …
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Not all marriages end in flames. For some couples, the relationship reaches a finish, and yet they continue to get along well enough for the separation and divorce to be resolved without going through a messy divorce trial in Family Court. In Maryland, collaborative divorce is an excellent option to consider for parties who believe …
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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 you file for divorce, it would be nice to think you’ve seen the last of your former spouse. Unfortunately, as your life goes on some aspects of marital life can linger if they aren’t tended to specifically. Your family law attorney should provide you with specific items that you need to manage, but there …
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