When the attorney walked into the Maryland courtroom and announced that the parties "did not want to use the child support guidelines," Judge J. Michael Wachs likely thought he'd misheard. But this wasn't a mistake—it was the opening salvo in what would become one of Maryland's most significant child support cases, challenging the very foundation of how the state protects children's financial interests.
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When facing a Baltimore County divorce, accurate real estate appraisals can mean the difference between a fair settlement and losing tens of thousands of dollars. Learn when you need an appraisal, how to select qualified appraisers, and Maryland's legal requirements for property valuation in divorce proceedings. A Towson divorce lawyer explains the critical scenarios and financial stakes.
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Honorable Justin J. King, until very recently, was an amazing judge in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County known for being all of the good things: fair, compassionate, smart, wise, thoughtful, and good.
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Prior to the pandemic, the Court conducted home studies and custody evaluations in-person allowing evaluators to interact with the parties, children and get a feel for home environments. This insight provided to judges and magistrates through written reports and oral reports usually serves as valuable evidence. In the aftermath of Covid-19, these services are being provided remotely. On the one hand, this is convenient for the parties, children and attorneys. On the other hand, I am concerned something is lost without face-to-face interaction. It is unclear when court services will return to normal and there is presently a backlog even for remote services.
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The Maryland Parenting Plan Tool is mandatory for parties to complete under Maryland law and is incorporated by the Circuit Court for Baltimore County into the mediation process.
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Amar S. Weisman and the Law Offices of Amar S. Weisman expresses gratitude for the service of the truly Honorable Mickey J. Norman. As a young attorney, Judge Norman challenged Amar S. Weisman to prepare and litigate seriously, respectfully and faithfully to the law.
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Ask any group of people for a list of reasons a couple might file for divorce, and you’re likely to get familiar-sounding answers. Maybe the couple has irreconcilable differences? Maybe one spouse became violent? Or maybe a couple simply decided their love was gone? Whatever the case, the hypothesized reasons will usually stem from assumed issues in a relationship. So what would you think if we told you that Medicaid might have something to do with whether a couple stays wed or unties the knot? A report from NPR explains.
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As recent as even a few decades ago, growing up in a single-parent household would have been considered unusual. For centuries, society upheld the notion that a two-parent household was the only way to raise a family. As a result, the majority of children found themselves being raised by a nuclear unit that consisted of both a mother and father.
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For years, and arguably centuries, divorce has been an event seen as more of a time of mourning than a time of celebration. Having entered hopefully into marriage, many feel that the dissolution of a marriage is something to be regretted, rather than applauded. Society has generally supported this belief, relegating divorce to a quiet, somber event, instead of a reason for joy. However, as social norms continue to evolve, new and different perspectives on the emotions surrounding divorce have been born.
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Divorce. It’s one word that always seems to be on everyone’s mind. With so many very public and sometimes scandalous celebrity divorces in the magazines, it seems only natural that marriage, divorce, and the way we think about love may be evolving in the 21st century. But what’s the real deal with marriage and divorce statistics? We’re here to explain.
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