Category Archives: Divorce
What Is An Order Of Default In A Maryland Divorce Situation?
You’ve completed your divorce petition and have served it to your spouse. There’s only one problem. Your spouse refuses to sign the paperwork, and now, you can’t even find them. They disappeared. Does this mean you can’t get a divorce? Do you need your spouse to participate in the divorce to end your marriage?… Read More »
Can I Use Spy Tech During My Maryland Divorce?
Technology represents a major problem for lawyers who have to practice law in the age of social media. Tracking technology is also an issue. It might be tempting for you to spy on your partner using tracking technology to get information about their whereabouts and communications. Tracking devices are very easy to get hold… Read More »
The Benefits Of Divorce Mediation In Maryland
There’s no such thing as a stress-free divorce. But you can reduce the amount of stress and animosity in your divorce if you choose to pursue a mediated divorce over a litigated one. Additionally, mediated divorces are cheaper than litigated divorces and tend to be less stressful as well. In this article, the Maryland… Read More »
What Is Emergency Family Maintenance And How Does It Relate To Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is unfortunately a common occurrence in Maryland. For that reason, the Maryland courts have several provisions in place to help those who have been abused by a spouse. You may be able to seek an interim protective order, temporary protective order, or a final protective order from the court. These orders prevent… Read More »
What Happens To Your Life Insurance When You Divorce?
Dealing with a life insurance policy can be tricky enough on its own. But, when this life insurance plays a role in one’s divorce proceedings, things can become far more complicated than they need to be. What Is Life Insurance? The definition of “life insurance” is as follows: a contract between an individual and… Read More »
Maryland Absolute Divorce: At-Fault Vs. No-Fault
There are two types of divorce under Maryland family law — limited and absolute. Generally speaking, limited divorces are temporary and enable the parties to reconcile their differences. On the other hand, absolute divorce is permanent, without any avenue to resuming marriage thereafter. In addition, there are two main categories of absolute divorce —… Read More »
How Do Limited Divorces Work Under Maryland Family Law?
Maryland family law does not provide a one-size-fits-all approach to divorce. Instead, there are separate options for limited and absolute divorces. An absolute divorce is permanent and signifies a formal end to marriage. On the other hand, a limited divorce allows for the possibility of reconciliation and the continuation of marriage. What are the… Read More »
How Does Maryland Treat Property Division After Divorce?
Property division can be one of the most important aspects of a Maryland divorce. In this context, marital property refers to anything a couple acquires during their marriage with a few exceptions. The term “marital property” does exclude certain things, such as third-party gift or inheritance. In the course of pursuing a divorce, the… Read More »
3 Components Of Joint Custody Agreements Under Maryland Family Law
In Maryland and many other jurisdictions, child custody is an extremely important consideration for divorced or unmarried parents. In many cases, the parents are able to construct a joint custody agreement that is mutually agreeable to all parties involved. But if the parents are unable reach mutual agreement, the Maryland courts may intervene and… Read More »
8 Acceptable Reasons To File For Absolute Divorce In Maryland
Maryland family law provides for two different types of divorce “limited” and “absolute”. Limited divorce is temporary; the spouses can reconcile their differences and remain married. On the other hand, absolute divorce is permanent; there is no going back. The requirements for absolute divorce appear under Maryland Code of Family Law Section 7-103. This… Read More »
