Key Definitions for Domestic Violence Cases in Maryland
Dec 14, 2018
Domestic violence laws make it unlawful to abuse or commit other violent acts against family members. To help get a firm grasp on domestic violence laws in Maryland, the following sections define key ...
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How the Courts Divide Property in a Divorce in Maryland
Dec 14, 2018
If spouses cannot agree on a division of their property, then the Maryland courts step in. Maryland courts have an analytical framework for determining a fair and equitable distribution of the propert...
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Pre-Nuptial Agreements in Maryland
Dec 12, 2018
A prenuptial agreement is a contract that future spouses execute before they get married. Most prenuptial agreements protect one spouse’s assets and property from the other spouse. If the spouses ever...
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Key Provisions for a Custody Agreement in Maryland
Dec 12, 2018
When parents divorce, they can enter into a custody agreement. These agreements allow the parents to resolve key issues concerning their children, including legal custody, visitation rights and modifi...
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Requirements for Filing an Adoption in Maryland
Dec 12, 2018
In Maryland there are complicated rules for processing different types of adoption. However, the Maryland Rules of Procedure spell out the requirements for information that must be included in the ado...
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Award of Reasonable and Necessary Expenses in Alimony Cases in Maryland
Dec 12, 2018
While a divorce case is pending and when it is being completed, the court has the ability to require one spouse to provide financial support to the other. The court also has the ability to require on...
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The DIfferent Grounds for Absolute Divorce in Maryland
Dec 12, 2018
Over the years the grounds for an absolute (final) divorce in Maryland have evolved. However, there are still two primary categories: "at fault" and "no fault" grounds for divorce. This guide will des...
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4 Categories of Property in a Maryland Divorce
Dec 12, 2018
When a couple divorces in Maryland, the court first has to catalog and categorize the property owned by the couple. Once that is determined, then the court can decide how to proceed with the use or di...
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