Archive for June 2021
Division of Property in Maryland Divorce
Spouses in a divorce are free to agree on the division of any or all of their marital property, without the intervention of Maryland courts. However, if the spouses cannot agree, Maryland’s Marital Property Act controls the division of property. Maryland is an “equitable distribution” state, meaning the combined assets of the spouses are not…
Read More5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Your Divorce Attorney
Divorce is personal and the process of hiring an attorney can seem overwhelming. Not to mention, every divorce attorney has a different approach when handling a divorce. If you are in the process of hiring a divorce attorney, please take note of the questions below. You want to feel comfortable that you have made the…
Read MoreWhen A Minor Requires Representation: Child Counsel Attorneys
Child custody and child access cases can be fraught with difficulties, high conflict, and/or dangers for the children involved. To represent the interests of children in these circumstances, judges may appoint a trained Child’s Attorney pursuant to Maryland Rule 9-205.1. Alternatively, the parties may agree to the appointment of an attorney for their child or…
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