Monthly Archives: October 2025
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland Prenuptial/Postnuptial Agreements
The idea of a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is off-putting for many Maryland couples. There is still a stigma associated with such agreements as planning for divorce” with respect to the marriage. But having a prenup (or postnup) is really about ensuring the financial security of both parties as well as other family members… Read More »
Can a Maryland Grandparent Demand Visitation Rights After a Grandchild’s Parent Dies?
Grandparents often form a close bond with their grandchildren. This bond may be strengthened in times of tragedy or grief, such as when the grandchild’s parent dies. But how does Maryland law deal with a situation where a grandparent seeks visitation rights over the objection of the surviving parent? Appellate Court: Mother’s Death Not… Read More »
Could Seeking a Maryland Domestic Violence Protective Order Be Seen as “Defamation”?
Domestic violence is a serious problem that affects many married individuals in Maryland. Victims of such abuse have a right under state law to seek a domestic violence protective order, which is a type of civil injunction issued against the abuser. Such protective orders can include a requirement for the spouse accused of abuse… Read More »
When Can a Maryland Judge Change the Last Name of a Child?
Historically, Maryland courts followed a rule that said a father had the right to have his children bear his last name. And while many people in the 2020s still follow that custom, it is no longer a strict legal mandate. Indeed, under Article 46 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights, equality under the law… Read More »
Why You Cannot Rely on “Implied” Agreements to Divide Marital Property in a Maryland Divorce
Married couples often avoid signing a prenuptial or post-nuptial agreement because they do not want to contemplate the possibility of divorce. Unfortunately, if a divorce does occur, the absence of such an agreement can complicate the division and distribution of marital property. In some cases, one spouse may assume there is an implicit agreement… Read More »