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Can I Get a Divorce in Maryland Without Going to Court?
In the state of Maryland, there are a few alternatives for couples to divorce without the delays, invasions of privacy, subjugation to court-ordered directives, and expenses associated with going to court. If you and your spouse can agree upon all or most of the terms of your divorce, you can consider these alternative dispute resolutions. Mutual…
Co-parenting During the Holiday Season
With Thanksgiving having passed and Christmas and the New Year around the corner, we are officially in the holiday season. This time of year is normally associated with family gatherings, shared meals, and feelings of gratitude and joy. Following a separation or divorce, however, this joyful season can become a bit more complex. At TNS…
Can I Expedite a Change in Custody if I Fear My Child Is in Danger?
During, or leading up to, a family court proceeding in Maryland, a parent might fear that their child faces undue risk under the prevailing shared or partial custody arrangement, or if there is no custodial arrangement in place. If you fear your child is in danger and want to request immediate intervention, your concerns must…
Child Support in Maryland
When a Maryland family law case involves children, the Court prioritizes their best interests, not only through a custodial arrangement but through the financial obligations and responsibilities of each parent. Maryland’s child support guidelines have been formulated so that each parent is contributing to the needs of their children based upon a proportion of the…
Prenuptial Agreements in Maryland: Do I Need One?
Are you thinking about how to protect your assets before marriage, but are worried that prenuptial agreements are only for the very rich or very skeptical? Fortunately, prenuptial agreements are no longer viewed as the ominous, unromantic precursors to divorce for a couple. Instead, prenups have become widely recognized as the wisest way to clarify…
5 Post-Divorce Actions to Take
After your divorce is finalized, you will most likely feel a deep sense of relief. We encourage you to take a few days to relish the completion of the process. After all the litigation or negotiations and emotional turmoil, you can now start the next chapter of your life. But do not get too comfortable!…
Safety From Abusive Spouses or Persons: Protective and Peace Orders in Maryland
A person who has been the victim of harm by another and fears future harm can turn to the Maryland court system for protection. By filing for a Protective Order or a Peace Order, depending upon the relationship between the petitioner and the respondent, the victim can receive immediate, temporary, and long-term legal help in…
Mary Roby Sanders Selected as 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Family Law in Baltimore, MD
We are excited to announce that Mary Roby Sanders has been selected by Best Lawyers® as the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in the practice of family law in Baltimore, MD. The “Lawyer of the Year” recognition is reserved for one attorney with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. In…
Determining Alimony Awards in a Maryland Divorce
When determining whether a spouse should be awarded alimony, Courts in Maryland have broad discretion when doing so, but must make that determination within the State’s statutory parameters. There were no provisions for alimony under Maryland law until 1980 when the Maryland Divorce Code stated that the court may prescribe alimony for either party, “only…