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Can I Revise My Divorce Agreement Post-Divorce?
Just when life is resuming a sense of normalcy, and your divorce seems to be in the rearview mirror, a change of circumstances or unexpected information can quickly make a divorce agreement or order seem inappropriate or unfair. Rest assured, you may have options. Many people do not realize that agreements and decrees can be…
Waiting Out the Holiday Season Before Filing for Divorce: How to Prepare
If you are looking to wait out the holiday season before sharing with your spouse that you intend to file for divorce – you are not alone. January has been coined “divorce month” and no doubt for this very reason. Many couples choose to wait until January to start the divorce process because they do…
Can I Get a Divorce in Maryland Without Going to Court?
In the state of Maryland, there are a few alternatives for couples to divorce without the delays, invasions of privacy, subjugation to court-ordered directives, and expenses associated with going to court. If you and your spouse can agree upon all or most of the terms of your divorce, you can consider these alternative dispute resolutions….
Co-parenting During the Holiday Season
With Thanksgiving having passed and Christmas and the New Year around the corner, we are officially in the holiday season. This time of year is normally associated with family gatherings, shared meals, and feelings of gratitude and joy. Following a separation or divorce, however, this joyful season can become a bit more complex. At TNS…
Can I Expedite a Change in Custody if I Fear My Child Is in Danger?
During, or leading up to, a family court proceeding in Maryland, a parent might fear that their child faces undue risk under the prevailing shared or partial custody arrangement, or if there is no custodial arrangement in place. If you fear your child is in danger and want to request immediate intervention, your concerns must…
Child Support in Maryland
When a Maryland family law case involves children, the Court prioritizes their best interests, not only through a custodial arrangement but through the financial obligations and responsibilities of each parent. Maryland’s child support guidelines have been formulated so that each parent is contributing to the needs of their children based upon a proportion of the…
Prenuptial Agreements in Maryland: Do I Need One?
Are you thinking about how to protect your assets before marriage, but are worried that prenuptial agreements are only for the very rich or very skeptical? Fortunately, prenuptial agreements are no longer viewed as the ominous, unromantic precursors to divorce for a couple. Instead, prenups have become widely recognized as the wisest way to clarify…
5 Post-Divorce Actions to Take
After your divorce is finalized, you will most likely feel a deep sense of relief. We encourage you to take a few days to relish the completion of the process. After all the litigation or negotiations and emotional turmoil, you can now start the next chapter of your life. But do not get too comfortable!…
Safety From Abusive Spouses or Persons: Protective and Peace Orders in Maryland
A person who has been the victim of harm by another and fears future harm can turn to the Maryland court system for protection. By filing for a Protective Order or a Peace Order, depending upon the relationship between the petitioner and the respondent, the victim can receive immediate, temporary, and long-term legal help in…