According to a recent story in The Baltimore Sun, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh has written a legal opinion discussing whether infidelity in same-sex marriages qualifies as adultery for divorce purposes. Unfortunately, many couples deal with the issue of infidelity and cheating regardless of their marital status. But for those who are married, the issue may spark thoughts of divorce and for those in same-sex marriages, the resolution may not be as clear as it is for a husband and wife -- at least not as currently defined.
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Many parents in Maryland and all across the United States struggle with obtaining child support payments in a timely fashion. When a noncustodial parent is ordered to make such payments on a monthly basis and those payments are late or never sent, the custodial parent may be tempted to retaliate by keeping the child away from the nonpaying parent or using some other form of “punishment,” so to speak.
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Depending on their ages, children can experience a variety of feelings and emotions when they learn that their parents are separating or divorcing. There is no question that divorce can be difficult on all involved, including the kids and even extended family members who may live in the household.
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Many couples who decide to divorce find the process to be not only financially draining, but also emotionally taxing -- especially if children are involved. Child support and custody issues may be difficult to resolve without a judge’s help, particularly if the couple is unable to communicate without arguing or fighting.
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Couples in Maryland who have decided to end their relationships often have questions and concerns about the divorce process in general. For instance, many states have entirely eliminated fault-based grounds for divorce; however, Maryland has not. It is important to note, though, that Maryland allows for divorces based on fault or no-fault grounds.
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In a sketch that was done several months ago, The Daily Show brought the issue of the lack of adequate protections for female rape victims and their children to the attention of many who had never even thought about the problem before. Most people would be shocked to learn that in some states, rapists are allowed to gain custody of the children resulting from the rape. However, a new federal law seeks to change that.
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Some people go through life without ever needing legal guidance or counseling. However, there are various times when individuals will need to rely on the skilled services of a capable lawyer. Needing a lawyer does not necessarily mean you are “in trouble with the law.” Sometimes, attorneys are needed to help you handle business deals -- or you may simply need one for purposes of estate planning.
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When couples decide to take their relationships to the next level by getting married, many of them believe that once they say, “I do,” the marriage will last for the rest of their lives. However, some couples are realizing that their wedded bliss has diminished considerably for whatever reason and in some cases, this realization is coming much later in life.
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Lawmakers in Maryland and all throughout the country are starting to take a closer look at the concept of equal parenting, particularly with respect to giving fathers equal rights when it comes to spending time with their kids.
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Divorce can bring out the worst in some people. The demise of a marriage is never easy, but depending on the circumstances that led to the divorce, it may have been a necessity. While it is true that some couples are able to end the marriage amicably, some parties still want to salvage the marriage and they make it painfully clear that they are not willing to let it go without a fight.
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