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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 »
Analyzing 2 Types Of Machine Gun Crimes In Maryland
Maryland imposes many restrictions on the possession and use of machine guns. The definition of a machine gun under Maryland Code of Criminal Law Section 4-401 can refer to any loaded or unloaded weapon that utilizes a magazine for ammunition. But such a weapon must be able to discharge more than one bullet automatically… Read More »
Rescinding/Extending Protective Orders In Maryland
When domestic violence occurs under Maryland law, protective orders can help the Maryland courts prevent further abuse. Typically, Maryland protective orders have a defined end date — from interim to temporary and final orders. Even so, Maryland law enables the state courts to rescind or extend protective orders under specific conditions. Rescission of Maryland… Read More »
Maryland Local Teams For Reviewing Domestic Violence Fatalities
Domestic violence is a form of abuse under Maryland law that can involve serious bodily harm, threats of such harm, or other acts of violence. But unlike other types of abuse, domestic violence requires a specific type of relationship between the perpetrator and the victim. In many domestic violence cases, the perpetrator and victim… Read More »
Does Maryland Allow Third-Party Alimony Payments?
Alimony under Maryland family law is a type of spousal support available after divorce. This type of support is designed to help a former spouse become self-sufficient after their marriage ends. The Maryland courts evaluate various factors to determine the appropriate amount and duration of alimony support payments. Maryland Code of Family Law Section… Read More »
Maryland Violent Crimes: Sexual Offense In The 3rd/4th Degrees
Sex-related offenses represent some of the most serious violent crimes under Maryland law. Within this domain, rape cases are treated with the most severity. But equally serious are sexual offense in the third and fourth degrees, which can result in confinement as well as criminal fines. Laws Against Sexual Offense in the Third Degree… Read More »
Interstate Compact For Adoption & Medical Assistance In Maryland
Under Maryland family law, adoption can be a relatively straightforward process. A child without parents — or whose parents renounced their rights — can find a new home through adoptive parents. Furthermore, Maryland offers various programs to provide financial assistance to adopted children, including certain medical benefits and services. The adoption process can become… Read More »
