Monthly Archives: November 2025
What Constitutes “Acceptance” of a Maryland Divorce Settlement?
While divorce is always a difficult process for the people involved, one thing to keep in mind is that most marriages do not end in lengthy or costly litigation. The vast majority of couples are able to resolve their differences through a negotiated settlement. Obviously, in some cases the parties may require some help… Read More »
Can a Mother Change Her Mind About Adoption After Invoking Maryland’s “Safe Haven Act”?
Parents of newborns may, for one reason or another, decide it will be in their child’s best interest to place them up for adoption. Maryland law recognizes a few different processes for adoption, such as going through a private agency or the Department of Human Services. But in any case, the adoption must be… Read More »
Can a Parent Force Their Child to Testify in a Maryland Custody Modification Hearing?
Child custody disputes in Maryland obviously focus on what is in the best interests of the child. In making such a determination, a judge may consider the child’s own “preference.” Indeed, if the judge refuses to consider the child’s preference, that can be grounds for overturning a final custody order on appeal. Appellate Court:… Read More »
When Must a Maryland Court Consider Whether to Modify a Child Custody Order?
Raising a child is not a static situation. Things can and do change as that child grows up. The parents’ situation may also change as well. They may start out married, only to later divorce. When that happens, a Maryland court must step in and determine how to award legal and physical custody of… Read More »
How a Maryland Divorce Can Affect Your Property Ownership Rights
A common issue faced by divorcing couples in Maryland is what to do with the marital home. As a matter of law, married spouses who own their home typically do so as tenants by the entirety. This is a legal term that means each spouse has an equal and undivided interest in the property…. Read More »