Tips for Dealing with Divorce During the Holidays
Divorce is always hard, but it can be especially difficult to navigate the holidays while you are going through a divorce. Likewise holidays can be stressful under even the most ideal conditions, so it is easy to let that stress overcome you while also in the process of a divorce (or immediately after). Here are […]
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Maryland?
Once the dust has settled from the process of deciding to separate and go forward with divorce, one of the first questions that clients want to know if how much their divorce will cost. According to a recent survey, the average Maryland Divorce ranges somewhere around $14,000, while this number may seem high, consider that […]
How do I get Temporary Child Support When Filing for Divorce?
Separation and divorce can be a lengthy process, and in many cases the parent with temporary custody needs support payments sooner rather than later. If your soon to be ex-partner and you are unable to agree on support payments, the courts are able to intercede and mandate payments for you. This court-mandated temporary support order […]
When to Seek a Protective Order
If you feel you are in danger of being abused, or have recently been abused, it is important to understand how to obtain a protective order in Maryland. There are certain qualifications that must be met to obtain a protective order, as well as three types of orders. If you are in an abusive situation […]
Limited Divorce in Maryland
What Defines a Legal Separation in Maryland? The term “legal separation” is often thrown around when discussing the possibility of divorce; however, technically no such thing exists here in Maryland. When considering a separation, parties have the option of a “Voluntary Separation Agreement,” or a “Marital Settlement Agreement”. These agreements can be a part of […]
How to Serve Divorce Papers On Your Spouse
Even if you’ve never been divorced before and haven’t had any legal troubles, you’ve probably heard the phrase “you’ve been served.” In the legal context, it simply means that some sort of paperwork was delivered to a person (often face to face), so there is no doubt that they received it. And in the context […]
Tips for Time Management During a Divorce
As you know, divorce is not always as fast as ripping off a Band-Aid. Actually, in many divorce cases the Band-Aid is being pulled a tiny bit at a time, making the whole process way more painful than it should be. This happens when you don’t manage your time well and fall into what seems […]
What is an Order of Default in a Divorce?
If you’ve been gathering information about the divorce process in Maryland, you may have come across the term “order of default.” This is one of the legal terms that may not be entirely clear on its own. Does the default have to do with bankruptcy? Or is this “default” as in “restore to default settings?” […]
Know Your Legal Rights in a Divorce
Whether it’s your first divorce or you’ve been down this road before, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Dealing with the legal system on top of personal problems is hard without a doubt. However, it’s important to stay focused and know your rights in this situation. Some of your rights in a divorce may be universal, […]
Maryland Residency Requirements for Filing for Divorce
It doesn’t matter which state you got married in. The divorce is filed and is subject to the laws of the state where you currently reside. As long as one of the spouses lives in Maryland, he or she can file for divorce in Maryland. There are specific residency requirements you might have to meet […]
New Ground for Divorce in Maryland: Divorce by Mutual Consent
Effective October 1, 2015, Maryland Family Law has a new ground for divorce called “divorce by mutual consent.” This is great news for many couples who arrived at the decision to divorce together and would rather not wait to meet the 12-month separation requirement. However, this new ground for divorce is not for everyone and […]
An Average Timeline for Divorce in Maryland
You’ve probably heard from your friends or relatives about divorces that drag on for years. Maybe your previous divorce was one of those dreadful experiences. But it doesn’t have to be! At Alan L. Billian, P.A., our Owings Mills family law attorneys have simplified and “de-stressed” divorces for numerous couples, and we can help you […]
