Monthly Archives: October 2026
How Do Maryland Courts Handle Custody When Parents Live Far Apart?
When one parent moves hours away, does that automatically upend an existing custody arrangement? Not automatically, but it does trigger a specific legal process most people never think about until they’re facing it themselves. Maryland requires advance notice before certain relocations and gives courts real authority to adjust custody and parenting time when distance… Read More »
How Maryland’s 2023 Divorce Law Changes Still Affect Families Today
Maryland’s divorce laws changed dramatically on October 1, 2023, and those changes still shape how families approach separation and divorce today. If you are only now considering divorce, or if you separated years ago under the old rules, understanding what actually changed can prevent real confusion about your options moving forward. Why Fault No… Read More »
Rehabilitative vs. Indefinite Alimony in Maryland: Understanding the Difference
If you are heading into a divorce and wondering whether alimony might be part of the outcome, you have probably run into two terms that get used constantly but rarely explained clearly. What exactly separates rehabilitative alimony from indefinite alimony, and why does the distinction matter so much? At Fanning Law, we hear these… Read More »