Family Law

If you are a Maryland resident whose spouse is in the military and you decide to seek a divorce, you should learn about your rights and possible benefits. Though there are limitations to these rights, and you must meet certain conditions, these benefits can help you...

There are many military service members and retired service members in the Maryland area. Unfortunately, some face marital difficulties that end in divorce. The military life can be difficult and people who decide to end a marriage will have concerns as to what the...

Divorce is a complex issue under any circumstances, but when a Maryland couple has children, navigating the terrain takes on greater urgency. Often, there is a disagreement over child custody. Once that is settled, there must also be a parenting plan. Factors that are...

When a child is born to a married couple in Maryland, the law assumes that the husband is the father of the child. This means that the father automatically has legal responsibilities toward their child, in addition to the emotional ones they must be providing. For...

There's a question that some parents have when they're trying to find out if a man is a father of a child. They want to know if the paternity test could ever be wrong. Realistically, it's unlikely for these tests to be wrong, but that doesn't mean that inaccuracies...

Did you know that a DNA match to your child isn't necessarily a guarantee that you're the parent? There are very few exceptions when that happens, but it can and does occur. Paternity fraud happens, and it's normal for some people to believe that a man is the father...

There is never a time when parents want to see their children in danger or getting hurt. Sadly, there are cases of domestic violence that involve children. One parent may be verbally abusive, physically violent or be harmful in other ways. If you find out that your...

You have been offered a great new job, and you want to take it so that you can provide a better life for your child. Unfortunately, your ex-spouse doesn't agree with you that moving your child is the right choice. They have argued that you need to stay or leave your...