Parents in Maryland only want the best for their children. However, there are times when you might need to request modifications to your original custody agreement. One parent has moved If one parent has moved out of state or even to a city that’s very far away, the...
Most parents in Maryland who owe back child support haven’t gotten behind on payments by choice. While there are parents that willingly refuse to pay child support, most of the time, non-paying parents are just broke. According to a report by the Office of Child...
Millions of taxpayers anxiously await the receipt of their refunds. Persons caught up in audits and those who owe back taxes might not receive their checks because the funds cover past or new assessments. Maryland taxpayers might not have any issues with the IRS...
Maryland couples who are looking to get divorced have to meet the requirements of state law, so it's important to know what those requirements are. A new proposed bill would change the way divorce is handled in the state. What is the bill? The current law states that...
In Maryland, both parents are responsible for their child’s financial support. This means that when parents are not in a relationship, the non-custodial parent will need to pay support to meet their share of the child’s financial needs. However, the state does...
Getting a divorce is a sticky process, and there are a lot of things that you might have never thought about, including the necessity of getting life insurance. When you get a divorce in Maryland, there are people you are legally bound to take care of in your death,...
If you're going through a divorce in Maryland, you may benefit from learning more about the basics of alimony, or spousal support. Alimony is defined as periodic payments from a former spouse to another for assistance with adjustments to their new living situation....
If your marriage is headed for divorce, one of the things that you will have to deal with is the division of property. Understanding the marital property laws in Maryland can help you prepare for the negotiations that might take place as you and your soon-to-be...
Getting divorced in Maryland can be a complex process, which is why it's crucial to understand how property deductions and non-deductions get split. Doing so should help you become more informed during the process. Standard deduction versus itemized deductions Have...
Child custody battles are usually sensitive for anyone involved in the process in Maryland. In some cases, child custody decisions can become quite difficult to make when there is an income disparity between parents. Luckily, the legal system recognizes this and has...