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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! Once…
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…
Mary Roby Sanders Selected as 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Family Law in Baltimore, MD
We are excited to announce that Mary Roby Sanders has been selected by Best Lawyers® as the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in the practice of family law in Baltimore, MD. The “Lawyer of the Year” recognition is reserved for one attorney with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. In…
Determining Alimony Awards in a Maryland Divorce
When determining whether a spouse should be awarded alimony, Courts in Maryland have broad discretion when doing so, but must make that determination within the State’s statutory parameters. There were no provisions for alimony under Maryland law until 1980 when the Maryland Divorce Code stated that the court may prescribe alimony for either party, “only…
Maryland Child Custody Laws
Child custody cases can be exceptionally challenging, given the emotional toll that it takes on parties, especially when custody is part of an overall divorce proceeding. When going through such a trying time, it is important to have legal representation that has a wealth of experience, but also compassion and care, to stand by you…
Litigation vs. Mediation: Choosing the Ideal Route for Your Family
If you are filing for divorce in the state of Maryland, you have several options to resolve the pending issues and finalize the divorce. Every marriage is different and each couple is going to have unique goals and circumstances that will inform the optimal choice for both parties. The options include litigation, negotiated settlements, mediation,…
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…
5 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…
When 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…