What is alimony? Alimony is the payment of money for support of a spouse or former spouse at stated periods (usually monthly) during the joint lives of the parties so long as they live separate and apart. Is alimony different than child support? Alimony is very...
What does the court consider when making a custody decision? In a child custody case, the paramount concern is the best interests of the children. Rote solutions in child custody matters are not possible because of the unique character of each case and of each child....
How can I obtain custody of the children in court? The court determines custody based on what is in the best interest of each minor child. This determination depends entirely on the particular facts of each case. Under Maryland law, both natural parents are the...
What is abuse? Maryland law defines “abuse” as one or more of the following acts: (1) Assault (examples: hitting, pushing, pulling, grabbing, biting, scratching). (2) An act that places the victim in fear of immediate serious bodily harm or actually causes...
If I have to go to Court, where can I file for divorce? To file for divorce in Maryland one party must be a resident in Maryland. To prove this for purposes of a divorce, you must be physically living in Maryland. How long you must have lived in Maryland before filing...
How can my divorce be resolved? Separation or divorce is often a time of high conflict and heartache. Yet you are required to make difficult decisions that may impact the rest of your life. One of the first things that you and your spouse need to decide upon is the...
What is a Legal Separation in Maryland? Technically, there is no Legal Separation in Maryland. In Maryland, whether or not a couple is separated is a question of fact. If spouses are not having sexual relations and are not sleeping under the same roof (in the same...
Grounds for divorce in Maryland There are three primary parties involved in your marriage. Those same three primary parties will also be involved in your divorce: you, your spouse, and the state. Unfortunately, you cannot simply break up, gas up your car, and ride off...
