Gray divorce is a growing trend describing couples aged 50 and over who choose to divorce. While the trend is increasing nationwide for several reasons, it presents challenges and problems unique to this demographic. Below are three common errors often seen in gray...
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Building a parenting plan
A fundamental part of child custody is ensuring the child will maintain a relationship with the other parent. To achieve this, a parenting plan is necessary. Know what should be part of a parenting plan The parents need to think about the child’s needs. That includes...
Communicating with your ex during and after divorce
Divorce often involves many painful and complex emotions that may take you a long time to process. When you are trying to get over someone, sometimes the last thing you want to do is talk with them. However, having no contact with your ex when you are divorcing is...
How do defend yourself from a child custody modification
It can feel like a gut punch when your child’s other parent seeks a custody modification in hopes of limiting or even completely eliminating your time with your child. After all, if they’re successful on their motion, then your relationship with your child can be...
Can you modify an alimony order?
You put a lot of work into setting up an alimony order as part of your divorce settlement. You calculated how much the paying party can afford, how much the receiving party needs, and you negotiated how long the receiving party will need the financial support before...
What happens if the parent paying child support lands in jail?
Child support serves as a source of financial stability for post-divorce parents. Failing to account for it may mean possible jail time. But what if the situation takes a turn and an obligated parent faces incarceration for another crime? What happens to child support...
Understanding Maryland’s limited divorce
Not all divorces entirely terminate a marriage. Under Maryland law, an absolute divorce only applies on the grounds of mutual consent, adultery, incurable insanity or criminal conviction leading to incarceration. When these grounds for divorce do not apply and you...
Having a successful co-parenting relationship in Washington, D.C.
Co-parenting can be a difficult process, but it is often the best option for children. If you are considering co-parenting, it's important to understand the benefits and challenges that come with it and how to ensure your children are taken care of and have a healthy...
What if your ex’s new spouse wants to adopt your child?
Fewer things are more stressful in Maryland than child custody matters. However, one thing that can top that is your former spouse’s new spouse wanting to adopt your child. This is what you should know and how to respond. How to respond You're under no obligation to...
Approaching divorce when you are a parent
Divorce is usually an emotional process, and when you are a parent, it can become even more complex. For parents in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. area, there are special factors to contemplate when divorce is on the horizon. The child’s past experiences As parents...