A parent in Maryland might face parental alienation during a separation or after a divorce. Parental alienation occurs when one parent purposely tries to ruin the bond between their child and the other parent. In this situation, the alienated parent isn’t a threat to...
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Navigating divorce with a special needs child
Divorce is a complicated process that brings out all types of emotions. Parents in Maryland who must navigate a divorce with a special needs child go through even more stress. If you are a divorced parent of a special needs child, keep these tips in mind. Additional...
Remembering your kids during a divorce
In Maryland, you can get divorced for almost any reason that you can imagine. However, while you can end the romantic relationship that you have with your spouse, you generally cannot terminate the relationship that you have with your child. Therefore, it's important...
Can a parent’s mental illness affect custody?
A parent’s mental health is one of the factors Maryland judges will consider when deciding custody conflicts. Since custody decisions are made focusing on the child’s best interests, a parent’s mental stability can play an important role when it comes to a child’s...
A helpful guide for unmarried parents trying to establish paternity
Not every adult couple in Maryland is ready to tie the knot. With that said, unmarried couples raising a new child can deal with more challenges than they might think. Setting up legal paternity is about much more than a piece of paper. It's also a process you don't...
Devising an effective parenting plan
An essential element in many divorce proceedings is a parenting plan, a written proposal that covers many parental duties and responsibilities. Hopefully, if the parents agree to the various parts of the plan, there will be fewer conflicts over child custody and...
Circumstances when Maryland courts can invalidate your prenup
A prenuptial agreement can be a very useful tool when getting into marriage because it can protect your interests in the event of a contentious divorce or death. Maryland family courts often honor provisions in couples' agreements and even use them when splitting...
Life insurance can protect your child’s welfare during a divorce
If you have decided to get a divorce in Maryland, you know that this can be a frustrating time. Part of the divorce process is separating your finances, which includes: Evaluating and protecting financial accounts Closing joint credit accounts Determining what you own...