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What Happens To Your Life Insurance When You Divorce?
Dealing with a life insurance policy can be tricky enough on its own. But, when this life insurance plays a role in one’s divorce proceedings, things can become far more complicated than they need to be. What Is Life Insurance? The definition of “life insurance” is as follows: a contract between an individual and… Read More »
What Factors Influence Property Division In Maryland?
Many divorces involve the distribution of marital property. To ensure these assets are distributed in an equal manner, the state of Maryland relies on a process known as “property division.” Property division is a process that allows for marital property to be divided in an equitable manner. Only property that is considered “marital property”… Read More »
What Are The Legal Elements Of Domestic Violence In Maryland?
Domestic violence exists at the intersection of family and criminal law in Maryland. Based on specific requirements, domestic violence stands apart from many other criminal offenses. There are two fundamental elements to domestic violence under Maryland Code of Family Law Section 4-501: (1) The perpetrator must commit an act of abuse; and (2) The… Read More »
Rejecting Maryland Child Custody For Neglect, Abuse Or Murder
For divorced or unmarried parents, Maryland family law typically provides both parents with the right to obtain child custody rights. But in certain cases, the Maryland courts may determine that awarding custody rights would hurt the child’s best interests. For example, the Maryland courts may deny child custody rights for (1) likelihood of neglect/abuse,… Read More »
Maryland Absolute Divorce: At-Fault Vs. No-Fault
There are two types of divorce under Maryland family law — limited and absolute. Generally speaking, limited divorces are temporary and enable the parties to reconcile their differences. On the other hand, absolute divorce is permanent, without any avenue to resuming marriage thereafter. In addition, there are two main categories of absolute divorce —… Read More »
Maryland Assistance Program For Victims Of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a violent crime in Maryland that occurs between family or household members. Given the close relation between the perpetrator and victim in these cases, Maryland established a special assistance program. The Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services (the “Executive Director”) is responsible for administering… Read More »
How Does The Court Calculate Child Support In Maryland?
The State of Maryland relies on the “Income Shares Model.” Every divorced parent will, as a result of this model, need to pay a certain amount of money, every month, to support their children. To calculate the amount of child support that both parents must pay, on a monthly basis, the Maryland courts rely… Read More »
Maryland Property Division – Determination, Valuation, Award
Property division usually represents an important aspect of the divorce or annulment process under Maryland family law. During this process, a married couple must split up their marital property amongst themselves. Under Maryland Code of Family Law Section 8-201, property is considered “marital” if it was acquired during the marriage. Though marital property does… Read More »
White Collar Crime Of Exploiting Vulnerable Adults In Maryland
White collar crimes in Maryland can have a negative impact on anyone and everyone. This type of negative impact can compound in cases where the victim might lack certain capacities — such as a vulnerable adult or an elderly individual. For this very reason Maryland features a dedicated law against the exploitation of a… Read More »
What Happens If You Don’t Pay Child Support In Maryland?
Right after a divorce, spouses with children will be asked to pay child support. Child support obligations are legally binding and, as such, can, and will, be enforced. A parent who chooses to avoid fulfilling their child support obligation will face a number of different consequences. Being aware of these consequences makes it easy… Read More »
