Parental alienation is perhaps the worst experience any family can go through while also going through a divorce or separation. Parental Alienation is defined as one parent turning a child or children against the other parent through disparaging remarks and sometimes keeping the child away from the other parent for no reason. As a matter…
Read MoreIf your or your ex violated a provision in your court order (or an agreement that was incorporated into a court order) after attempting to address and resolve the issue with the other side, if the issue has not been resolved, the grieved party can file what the court calls a Petition for Contempt against…
Read MoreAfter the Lower Court makes a final decision on your family court case, either party has a right to appeal that decision to the Appellate Court. A Notice of Appeal must be filed, along with any relevant documents, within 30 days of the date of the entry of the Judgment (which is not necessarily the…
Read MoreIt’s not uncommon for a parent to move out of state when a relationship has ended. In Maryland, if the parties cannot reach a custody agreement (sometimes called a parenting plan, which should be then incorporated into a consent order with the court) the court will decide what custody arrangement is in the child’s best…
Read MoreHere are some frequently asked questions about child support: How does the Court determine WHO should pay child support and HOW MUCH should be paid? Every parent has an obligation to support their minor child, with certain exceptions, until the child turns 18 or if a child is still at home at 18, then the…
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