Monthly Archives: August 2025
Do I Need The Court’s Permission To Relocate With A Child?
If you have a custody agreement with a former spouse who would be impacted by your move, then you need either the spouse’s or the court’s permission to move with the child. During the hearing, you would have to argue that moving is in the child’s best interests. One Maryland court case in which… Read More »
When Might The Maryland Courts Void A Prenuptial Agreement?
Several circumstances can force the Maryland courts to void a prenuptial agreement. Voiding means that the agreement is unenforceable. Maryland doesn’t have a specific statute that governs prenuptial agreements. Their validity is determined under the broad principles of contract law and the Maryland Code, Family Law § 8-101, et seq. Prenuptial agreements can be… Read More »
What Types Of Alimony Are Available In Maryland?
The State of Maryland affords a divorced spouse three different types of alimony, known as spousal support. These are: Temporary alimony (alimony pendente lite), rehabilitative alimony, and indefinite alimony. Temporary or alimony pendente lite is awarded during the divorce process to help the spouse maintain their financial status quo. Rehabilitative alimony allows the spouse… Read More »
Maryland Supreme Court Hears Case On Whether Defendant “Promoted” A Criminal Organization
The Maryland Supreme Court recently heard arguments involving a criminal defendant by the name of Jamal Williams. According to prosecutors, Williams should be found guilty of “promoting a criminal organization” for standing next to a codefendant who spray-painted a gang symbol on a public wall. The case is Jamal Antione Williams v. State of… Read More »
