Parental alienation syndrome and child custody
There is a chance that a Maryland judge will award custody of your child to the other parent even if that person has a history of abuse. In many cases, the abusive parent will claim that he or she is the victim of parental alienation syndrome. Essentially, this person...
How does Maryland determine the best interests of a child?
When you and your child’s other parent split up, you may need to have a Maryland court work out a custody arrangement if you are unable to agree on terms yourselves. When tasked with making decisions about where a child should live, Maryland’s family courts consider...
Maryland woman facing multiple drug charges
On June 12, 2020, police arrested a Maryland woman after pulling her over on Route 1, which is not far from Rehoboth Beach. The woman faces an array of drug charges after the police discovered narcotics in her vehicle. When the woman failed to stop at a red light, the...
How to see the positive side of divorce
When facing a divorce, it's easy to feel defeated and surrender to negative emotions. You may start to feel like you are a failure or a victim, and you may start to become resentful of the decisions that you made in the past. While engaging in these types of thoughts...
Red flags that mean you may be facing divorce
Some people get divorced for very clear reasons that no one could deny. Perhaps they catch a spouse cheating on them, for instance, or perhaps it's an abusive relationship. They know, in a heartbeat, that it's time to get divorced.For many, though, things happen...
How to optimize your divorce process
Most people only go through divorce once. When they do face the process, they are largely unprepared and don't know what to expect. In addition, they are likely to be feeling emotionally overwhelmed and stressed about the events taking place in their life.Those going...
Domestic violence can affect a divorce: Here’s why
When you're in an abusive relationship, you may finally realize that you have to get out and begin the process for a divorce. It might take time for you to do this as you plan how to exit the situation and seek support through protective or peace orders.Domestic...
Stakes of drug dealing raised higher in Maryland
Maryland appears set to treat some drug crimes much more harshly than it has in decades. The state’s highest court and Maryland’s lead lawyer have now cleared the way for charging people with homicide if they sell drugs that later play a role in someone’s death.The...
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Should I try to keep the marital home in my divorce?
There are many reasons you may want to keep your marital house after your divorce. You may have spent years fixing up your house, building memories there and turning it into a home. You may have raised children in that house, and if your children are still young, you...
