In today’s climate, there may be a necessity to modify child support. A court will modify support based on a material change in circumstances. A material change of circumstances could be a loss of a job, a reduction in pay, or an unexpected financial set back. Filing a modification of child support does not automatically […]
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In custody cases, the non-custodial parent normally gets more access to his or her child during the summer months. A summer schedule that takes into consideration the child’s prior summer plans is normally ideal. Most courts require that the child spend a minimum of two weeks with the non-custodial parent. In order to ensure that
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In Child Custody cases, Parents are awarded either Joint Legal Custody or Sole Legal Custody of their child Joint custody is where both parents are involved in decisions relating to the health, education and welfare of the child. Joint custodial parents must consult with one another prior to making major decisions relating to their child.
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Pursuant to Family Law Section 4-507 (a) A protective order may be modified or rescinded during the term of the protective order after: The requesting party (1) Giving written notice to all affected persons eligible (2) Signing a waiver of tort claim of civil liability against the individual who requested the protective order and (3)
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I’m looking forward to presenting at National Business Institute’s upcoming course, “Advanced Divorce Litigation Part 2: Custody, Support, and Asset Conflicts” on Friday, April 19, 2024. Register today at https://www.nbi-sems.com/ProductDetails/98421ER! Use Promo Code FSPN50A at checkout to get $50 off! Hope to see you there!
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Absolute Divorce and Irreconcilable Differences Commencing on October 1, 2023, the grounds for absolute divorce have changed. Adultery is no longer a ground for divorce. A party must now file under the grounds of irreconcilable differences. The definition of irreconcilable differences is defined as: An inability for two parties to resolve their differences in order
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In 2016, the Justice Reinvestment act authorized expungement for several misdemeanor offenses as well as felony offenses after specified waiting period. As of 2023, the waiting period for most misdemeanors is five years and certain felonies seven years. As of 2022, convictions for marijuana became eligible after the completion of the individual’s sentence. Possession of
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A Joint Expungement Clinic will be held this Saturday at the Rockville, Library. The event is sponsored by Montgomery County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., J Franklyn Bourne Association and The National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. The event Flyer Follows:
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I’m looking forward to presenting at Institute for Paralegal Education’s upcoming course, “Complex Family Law Issues and Solutions for Paralegals” on Wednesday, November 01, 2023. Register today at https://ipe.nbi-sems.com/ProductDetails/97621ER! Use Promo Code FSPI50A at checkout to get $50 off! Hope to see you there! #Institute for Paralegal Education # Complex Divorce Issues # Hidden Assets
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After October 1, 2023, the statute relating to Divorces will change. The changes will be as follows:
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