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New Ground for Absolute Divorce

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Administrator
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The 2015 Maryland General Assembly added a new ground for Absolute Divorce of “Mutual Consent” which goes into effect on October 1, 2015. This new ground is added to Maryland Code, Family Law Article, Section 7-103. It has very specific … Continue reading →

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Posted in Divorce, Family Law, Separation

Tips for Testifying

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Administrator
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The US Department of Justice has some great tips for the victim witnesses they call to testify, reprinted below.  These tips are great to follow for any type of witness on the stand.  Whether you are the Plaintiff in a divorce case, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Civil Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, General, Tips

Social Security and Family Law

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Administrator
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Social Security is a Federal program governed by Federal law. Divorce and Child support are governed by State law. Federal law trumps State law. That’s the starting place for understanding how Social Security affects family law cases. One concern that … Continue reading →

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Posted in Family Law, Property

Name Change for Child

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Administrator
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I have had a number of moms ask me if they can change the name of their child because dad isn’t around and they don’t think it’s fair for their child to be stuck with his last name. On the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Family Law | Tagged Child, Maryland, Name Change, Parent

Custody Presumptions

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Administrator
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I am often asked if the courts have a bias in favor of mothers or fathers in a custody case. Sometimes whether a particular Judge has a bias in favor of mothers or fathers. Usually they say, “I know that … Continue reading →

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Posted in Child Custody, Family Law | Tagged Custody, presumptions

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