By Nelson Garcia, Esq., 301.563.6685 What if your Ex is not complying with the custody agreement for any reason, such as by continually picking up the child late or returning the child later than specified; keeping the child overnight despite the terms stating that...
By Mary Ellen Flynn, Attorney at Law In almost all divorce cases I represent, one of the main questions my clients ask me is, “Do I qualify for alimony?” To appropriately answer that question, you first must understand the standards and factors that a...
By: Nelson Garcia, Attorney at Law In any situation where there is a separation of the parents, the question of child custody becomes vitally important. There are two types of custody in Maryland: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody involves spending...
When calculating a child support obligation under the Maryland child support guidelines, the actual cost of providing health insurance coverage for a child is included in the calculation. Until October 1, 2017, there was ambiguity in the law regarding whether the cost...
Clients and potential clients often ask me if they will receive a credit for paying for the family’s health insurance when child support is calculated. The answer, as is frequently the case when family law attorneys are asked questions, is it depends. You will not...
By: Amanda Vann, Esq. 301-563-6685 avann@a-f.net For parents who are going through a divorce, one of the many topics that needs to be addressed is who is going to support their children after they turn 18. Even though child support payments can cease upon the child...