Maryland Divorce Lawyer BlogBefore summer break, review the Silverman Thompson family law team’s co-parenting checklist to ensure there are no logistical surprises when school gets out.
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It’s Time to File Your Tax Return: Can You Claim Your Child?
Which parent claims a child for tax purposes is often a disputed issue between parents, both before a custody order is in place and afterward, if it has not been specifically addressed by a written agreement or court order. Here are a few key considerations to discuss with your tax professional.*
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Office of Administrative Hearings Modifies Firm Client’s Finding of Indicated Child Physical Abuse to Ruled Out
In April 2024, the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (the “Local Department”) notified Silverman Thompson’s client it had found him to be a person responsible for indicated child physical abuse of an infant foster child. Through diligent advocacy, Silverman Thompson helped a very deserving family achieve the justice they rightfully deserved and physical abuse against the child was ruled out.
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Registering an Out-of-State Custody Order in Maryland
Courts in Maryland will accord full faith and credit to a child custody determination issued by another state, unless the order has been vacated, stayed, or modified by a court with jurisdiction.
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How Do I File for a Divorce in Maryland?
Filing for divorce in Maryland can be a complex and emotionally challenging process, but the assistance of an experienced Maryland divorce attorney can help guide you through the process.
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In What County or City Should Your Maryland Divorce Be Filed?
Divorce is a civil proceeding and therefore like all civil proceedings, the action shall be brought in the county or city where the Defendant (opposing spouse) resides, carries on a regular business, is employed, or habitually engages.
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Will a Foreign Divorce be Recognized as a Valid Divorce in the State of Maryland
Over the years, we have had many clients ask if a divorce that they obtained in foreign country will be recognized here in Maryland. The answer is yes, the divorce will be recognized in the United States, so long as the divorce was obtained by a Court that had authority to do so and the divorce was granted legally.
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Annulment Instead of Divorce in Maryland
A common belief is that a spouse may obtain a quick annulment of a marriage versus an actual divorce if they have been married for less than six months. While that may be the case elsewhere, it is not the case in the State of Maryland.
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Understanding Department of Social Services Investigations and How to Appeal Finding of Indicated, Unsubstantiated, or Ruled Out Child Abuse and/or Neglect
What is a DSS investigation?
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Application of Constructive Civil Contempt in a Recent Child Custody Case: Part 3 of 3
This article discusses the application of constructive civil contempt in a recent child custody case. It is Part 3 of a three-part series. Part 1 provides an overview of the law of contempt in Maryland. Part 2 includes a summary and analysis of Breona C. v. Rodney D., 253 Md. App. 67 (2021), which clarified the law of civil contempt in child custody cases.
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Breona C. v. Rodney D. and Constructive Civil Contempt in Child Custody Cases: Part 2 of 3
This article includes a summary and analysis of Breona C. v. Rodney D., 253 Md. App. 67 (2021), which clarified the law of civil contempt in child custody cases. It is Part 2 of a three-part series. Part 1 provides an overview of the law of contempt in Maryland. Part 3 addresses the application of Breona C. and constructive civil contempt in a recent case.
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Overview of Contempt in Maryland: Contempt Blog Series Part 1 of 3
This article includes a brief overview of contempt in Maryland. It is Part 1 of a three-part series. Part 2 addresses the landmark case of Breona C. v. Rodney D., which clarified the law of civil contempt in child custody cases. Part 3 addresses the application of Breona C. and constructive civil contempt in a recent case.
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2022 Updates to Maryland Child Support Laws
The Child Support Administration is required by law to review the Child Support Guidelines every 4 years to ensure that application of the Child Support Guidelines results in appropriate child support awards. The Child Support Administration must report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly. During the 2020 Legislative Session, the General Assembly passed changes to Maryland’s child support laws, some of which took effect on July 1, 2022. One year later, this post discusses the changes to Maryland’s child support laws and the impact of these developments.
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Updates to Maryland Divorce Grounds Coming in October 2023
If you are considering filing for divorce in Maryland, your filing must include the grounds, or basis, for the divorce. Beginning this fall, selecting the grounds when filing for divorce will become an easier determination. During the 2023 Legislative Session, the General Assembly passed bills eliminating limited divorce in Maryland and changing the grounds available for an absolute divorce. On May 16, 2023, Governor Moore signed Senate Bill 36,which was cross-filed with House Bill 14, into law. The new version of Md. Code, Family Law § 7-103 will become effective on October 1, 2023, and will apply to all divorce cases filed on or after that date.
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What Does Use and Possession Mean In A Divorce Proceeding?
Use and possession applies to the family home and family use personal property.