The state of Maryland’s Human Services department is clear about child support in a divorce. “Every child has a right to receive support from both parents even if the parents are separated, divorced, or never married.” Of course divorcing parents want to have...
Month: July 2021
What does “mutual consent” refer to in a Maryland divorce?
If you’re a frequent reader of our Bethesda family law blog, you might remember an early May post that described the two different kinds of divorce in Maryland: absolute divorce and limited divorce. As you’ll recall, absolute divorce legally ends your marriage and...
Part 2: Understanding the language of law in child custody matters
Regular readers of our Bethesda Family Law Blog will undoubtedly recall a recent post that shared the Maryland Judiciary’s explanation of legal terms frequently used in child custody proceedings. You’ll recall that in cases of joint legal custody, the court will...
