[dropcap type=”circle” color=”#COLOR_CODE” background=”#COLOR_CODE”]T[/dropcap] he state of Maryland is an equitable distribution state, which means property distribution is determined by what the Circuit Court considers fair. Under Maryland divorce law property division may not be equal, depending on the circumstances of the divorce. During Maryland property division, the Maryland divorce court first goes through a...Read More

[dropcap type=”circle” color=”#COLOR_CODE” background=”#COLOR_CODE”]M[/dropcap] aryland divorce courts accept both no fault and fault grounds for divorce. Under Maryland divorce law, permanent divorce is called an absolute divorce. In Maryland divorce there are two kinds of no fault divorce. A couple needs to be mutually and voluntarily separated for more than a year with no hope or...Read More

Maryland Child Support Similar to determining Maryland child support, the Maryland divorce court may require all parties to take an educational seminar on child custody, child visitation and child support before making a child support order or granting divorce. When making a Maryland child support order, Maryland divorce courts have specific charts and guidelines provided in the state’s statutes. Child support...Read More

Maryland Child Support Enforcement Child support enforcement in Maryland helps the state make sure that children are provided for by both parents. Unpaid child support is a serious problem that state child support enforcement agencies are working hard to fight. Parents who fail to pay child support may face a variety of penalties, including: Interception of federal and state tax...Read More

[dropcap type=”circle” color=”#COLOR_CODE” background=”#COLOR_CODE”]M[/dropcap] aryland divorce courts accept both no fault and fault grounds for divorce. Under Maryland divorce law, permanent divorce is called an absolute divorce. In Maryland divorce, there are two kinds of no fault divorce. A couple needs to be mutually and voluntarily separated for more than a year with no hope...Read More

This is a great article that argues against cohabitation prior to marriage. Meg Jay, a clinical psychologist, makes some really strong points. For example, she states that: Sliding into cohabitation wouldn’t be a problem if sliding out were as easy. But it isn’t. Too often, young adults enter into what they imagine will be low-cost,...Read More

Protecting Your Rights in Military Divorce Divorce is complicated enough when both parents are available to meet and discuss the situation. However, if one spouse is in the military and serving out-of-state, it can be more challenging to resolve divorce matters. There are additional elements — such as jurisdictional issues and retirement benefits — that...Read More

If you are in need of locating a good attorney, one who specializes in family law, then you need someone who can look after your interests as well as the interests of your children. Although you should feel welcomed to contact Maryland Family Law Attorney Dondi West, I have listed five options to help you...Read More

This quick guide highlights 10 common mistakes that parties make during a divorce proceeding and separation.   1. Entering Into Private Negotiations Without Your Lawyer’s Knowledge or Consent When calling to make arrangements to pick up the kids, its is easy for the conversation to venture off into the ongoing divorce proceeding. After all, the...Read More