Category Archives: Family Law
The “Source Of Funds Theory” And Asset Distribution During A Maryland Divorce
In Maryland, one of the foremost components of a divorce settlement is the equitable distribution of the marital estate. Under Maryland law, all property that belongs to the marital estate must be distributed equitably to both parties pursuant to a divorce. However, determining whether or not an asset belongs to the marital estate can… Read More »
Husband Appeals Decision To Grant Wife Indefinite Alimony
There are two types of alimony that the Maryland courts provide upon the granting of a Judgment of Absolute Divorce. That is rehabilitative alimony and indefinite alimony. The Maryland courts shy away from awarding a spouse indefinite alimony unless the difference between their two incomes is so pronounced that it would be unfair not… Read More »
Husband Seeks To Vacate Divorce Judgment Based On Fraud
In the case of Hounlekpo v. Hounlekpo, the husband sought to vacate the Judgment of Absolute Divorce based on extrinsic fraud. Initially, both parties had petitioned the court for a limited divorce, but at some point, the husband went on a trip to Africa. While in Africa, the husband gave the wife a credit… Read More »
Husband Contends Trial Court Improperly Granted His Wife A Divorce
In the case of Besche v. Besche, the husband appealed the trial court’s decision to grant the couple an absolute divorce. The husband filed a pro se appeal in which he asked the appeals court “to reverse the judgment of divorce”. He argued that the trial court “improperly awarded a judgment of absolute divorce… Read More »
Former Husband Appeals Judgment Of Indefinite Alimony And Attorney’s Fees
In the case of Koti v. Koti, the husband filed an appeal after the trial court ordered him to pay indefinite alimony and his wife’s attorney’s fees. The husband presented four issues for the appeals court’s consideration. Those include: The trial court erred and abused its discretion as a matter of law when it… Read More »
Intricacies Of An LGBTQ Divorce
The LGBTQ community has only had marriage rights for a short period of time. This has resulted in some legal complexities that make LGBTQ divorces complex. In this article, the Maryland LGBTQ divorce lawyers at Schlaich & Thompson, Chartered will discuss some of the nuances involved in LGBTQ divorces and marriages. The date of… Read More »
Navigating Child Custody: Understanding Your Rights And Responsibilities
Child custody is a deeply personal and legally intricate matter that profoundly impacts the lives of parents and children. In the United States, custody disputes typically arise in two contexts. Those include: during divorce proceedings and through state intervention due to concerns such as abuse and neglect. Despite the Constitutional protections given to parents… Read More »
State Of Maryland Pardons 175,000 Individuals Convicted Of Marijuana-Related Offenses
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is vacating the convictions of more than 175,000 people who were previously convicted of cannabis-related crimes. The governor called this “the most sweeping state-level pardon in any state in American history.” The absolutions come more than a year after Maryland legalized recreational marijuana use. The vast majority of the cases… Read More »
Mutual Consent Divorces And Mediation
In general, there are two types of ways to dissolve a marriage. The first is through mediation. The second is through litigation. Litigation is what you see depicted on television. Spouses battle it out in front of a judge, and the judge renders any final decisions related to the marriage. Mediation works a bit… Read More »
50% Divorce Rate Is Almost Certainly “Wrong” Says Professor Of Sociology
A professor of sociology, Dr. Jodien Johnson, teaches trends and statistics related to marriage in her class entitled Marriage and the Family. The class discusses topics from a socio-psychological viewpoint with “stress on personal awareness, growth, and satisfaction in interpersonal relationships. She also debunks common myths in her class. One of the most pervasive… Read More »
