Many people living in Maryland have heard a great deal about free-range parenting in recent months. The issue was brought to the forefront after a couple in Silver Spring, Maryland was investigated by Child Protective Services (CPS) for child neglect. Why? Apparently, the parents allow their children, who are 6 and 10 years old, to walk by themselves to the park, which is about a mile away.
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Many couples considering marriage do not like the thought of having a prenuptial agreement in place (or “prenup” as it’s commonly referred to). However, divorce lawyers in Towson and elsewhere throughout the country will tell you that prenups can actually be very helpful documents, as they typically provide protection and clarity in the event something leads to the demise of the marriage.
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Couples who share a child or children will face various child-related issues if they decide to separate or ultimately divorce. For instance, when a couple divorces, it is not uncommon for one (or both) parties to seek alimony and/or child support. In some cases, one party may have decided to be a stay-at-home parent while the other party worked to take care of the family. But the harsh reality of the situation is you now face having two households that will call for two sets of living expenses.
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We all know that in life, things happen. The years of wedded bliss you thought you’d have with your significant other might be shortened for one reason or another. However, if that reason is due to irreconcilable differences or other reasons that have led to the demise of the marriage, it is important for you to know how to keep as much of your life intact as possible.
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Many parents are aware of their obligation to provide financial support for their young child in the event of a separation or divorce. But parents may not realize that if they have an adult child with disabilities, they may still be required to provide support for that individual, despite them being over the age of majority. Your Towson family law attorney will tell you that under Maryland law, parents are expected and required to support their “adult destitute children.”
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All too often, the only thing a divorcing couple is concerned with is getting as far away from each other as possible. However, your Baltimore and Towson divorce lawyer will advise you and other Maryland spouses to think seriously about protecting their assets prior to going through the divorce process.
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In Maryland and all throughout the U.S., parents are dealing with issues related to unpaid child support. A recent story done by NPR discusses the issue, noting that the amount of unpaid child support each year reaches “well into the billions” of dollars.
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Unfortunately, another celebrity relationship has ended with divorce papers being filed. TV personality and actress, Rosie O’Donnell, has reportedly filed for divorce from her estranged wife, Michelle Rounds. Apparently, the couple, who were married in June of 2012, had actually separated back in November of 2014; however, O’Donnell just recently filed divorce documents in New York at the end of February 2015.
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Back in 2008, a Maryland court considered whether or not the state would recognize de facto parenthood. The case involved a woman (Margaret) who was in a same-sex relationship and seeking to obtain visitation rights or custody of a child who was adopted by the other female in the relationship (Janice). The women lived together for approximately 18 years and they both shared in the responsibility of caring for the child. However, in 2004, the couple separated.
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The laws with respect to same-sex marriages in Maryland have changed in recent years; however, there are still certain aspects of family law that differ between heterosexual and same-sex couples.
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