Monthly Archives: March 2023
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 »
