Category Archives: Family Law
What Is An Order Of Default In A Maryland Divorce?
You’re trying to file for divorce, but your spouse refuses to cooperate with the process. Now what? The Maryland courts have a solution to this problem. Under Maryland law, an order of default can be issued if a spouse is properly served with a summons and complaint yet fails to respond. In such a… Read More »
What Is The “The Best Interests Of The Child” Standard In Maryland Family Law?
Courts need to use some standard for determining how child custody decisions will be made. In Maryland, as in every state across the United States, the courts use “the best interests of the child standard” to determine matters related to child custody. Such a determination is not laid out in stone and depends much… Read More »
Who Pays The Legal Fees In A Maryland Divorce?
Generally speaking, each party is responsible for paying their own legal fees in a Maryland divorce. In some cases, however, one spouse may be ordered to pay the other spouse’s legal fees by the judge. In this article, the Bel Air MD family law attorneys will unpack this question and discuss when a spouse… Read More »
What Is A Prenuptial Agreement In Maryland?
A prenuptial agreement, known colloquially as a prenup, is a legally binding contract established between two people before their marriage. In the State of Maryland, a prenuptial agreement provides both parties with protection and safeguards their rights should they decide to end their marriage. A prenuptial agreement will spell out how assets, debts, and… Read More »
Will A Foreign Divorce Be Recognized By The State Of Maryland?
Did you obtain a divorce in a foreign country and now, you’re wondering if it will be recognized in the State of Maryland? The answer is generally yes, the divorce will be recognized in the United States, so long as the divorce was obtained in a court that had the authority to grant a… Read More »
How Can I Get An Annulment In The State Of Maryland?
Divorce is when you say your marriage is over. Annulment is when you say your divorce never existed at all. The rules for granting an annulment are considerably different from the rules for getting a divorce. It’s commonly believed that a spouse may obtain an annulment if the marriage lasted for less than six… Read More »
Can I Modify A Child Custody Agreement In Maryland?
Your child custody arrangement may have made perfect sense when you originally drafted it. But circumstances changed and now you need to discuss changing the custody agreement to meet your current needs. You may have gotten a new job, been forced to move, or otherwise, the agreement no longer makes sense for your situation…. Read More »
How Can I Prove Parental Alienation In Maryland?
Parental alienation is a term used to describe a situation in which one parent turns the child against the other parent, causing the child to reject that parent. Child custody matters can be contentious and divorces can be bitter, but the courts have no respect for parents who attempt to alienate children from their… Read More »
Contempt Of Court In A Maryland Family Law Case
Contempt of court is a legal mechanism by which the court enforces court orders. It plays a crucial role in family law cases. Individuals can be held in contempt of court for a large number of reasons during a family law case. You can be held in contempt of court for failing to obey… Read More »
What Happens To My Cryptocurrency In A Maryland Divorce?
Cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or Ethereum is considered an asset in Maryland. In a Maryland divorce, all assets are subject to equitable distribution. This includes cryptocurrencies. The one major difference between cryptocurrency and a tangible asset is that cryptocurrency is easier to hide. In Maryland, we have a law known as the Marital Property… Read More »
