Many people believe that if they are fortunate enough to find love twice in their lives, they need to take full advantage of it. That said, many individuals who have previously been married and divorced will not say no to marriage when (and if) the opportunity presents itself again. In fact, many divorced individuals are often quite excited at the prospect of getting another chance to get things right the second time around.
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There are times in child custody cases (or contested child support cases) when the judge handling the case may decide to appoint an attorney for the child being discussed. At other times, the judge might actually decide to speak to the child one-on-one. Your Towson family law attorney knows that depending on the specifics of the case, the judge might select an attorney for the child to serve as either a best interest attorney, child advocate or a child privilege attorney.
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In May of this year, we wrote a blog alerting you to the fact that several bills seeking to change certain divorce laws in Maryland were making their way through the state legislature. At the time, the changes had not taken effect; however, according to the Baltimore Sun, certain new divorce laws took effect as of October 1, 2015.
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Many people know of or have heard the phrase "common law marriage." But what exactly is a common law marriage--and more importantly, does it exist for those who live in Maryland? Undoubtedly, for individuals who have been in relationships for long periods of time, the answer to that question is a very important one. So, let's take a look at what a common law marriage is in Maryland.
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There are a variety of reasons why someone would want to have his or her name changed. Some choose to do so after they get married, while others might want to change their names for religious or personal reasons. Whatever the reason, it is important to know that there are several steps that must be taken in order to have your name changed -- but there are also steps that will need to be taken if you object to someone changing his or her name.
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According to a recent Washington Post article, Washington County's Board of Education recently adopted new child abuse reporting policies, diversity initiatives and superintendent evaluations. More specifically, in a unanimous vote, the school system noted that all employees will be expected and required to report all incidents of suspected neglect and/or abuse as soon as possible -- but only if it can be done without risking the safety of the child.
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If you have never dealt with an attorney, it is highly likely that you have many questions and/or concerns about what is going to take place and how he or she is going to handle your case.
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When couples decide to separate or divorce, some of them will face periods of anger, confusion and sadness. Each of these emotions can lead individuals to make rushed judgments that, from a legal standpoint, can do them more harm than good.
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The Office of Legislative Audits (OLA) recently conducted an audit of Maryland’s Child Support Enforcement Administration (CSEA) and found that the issues discovered four years ago have all been corrected and the number of child support payments in arrears has decreased considerably -- but there’s still room for improvement.
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Over the last few weeks, we have heard numerous stories related to the Ashley Madison hack --some of which have not had happy endings. However, as your Towson divorce lawyer knows, the Ashley Madison website has brought about the need for a candid conversation about the role adultery can play in a Maryland divorce.
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