Civil Litigation in Frederick, Maryland: Filing for Divorce
Barkley & Kennedy has had lots of experience guiding our clients through divorce cases. Our clients often ask us the following questions:
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What does a divorce cost?
Tag Archive for: Child Support
Women, Bankruptcy & Divorce
Bankruptcy can add an extra layer of challenge to anyone’s life. It’s particularly hard for a divorced woman relying on domestic support obligations. Women, especially women going through a life-changing event such as a divorce, can be hit hard. Some might be facing a substantially reduced income while trying to care for children, find employment or set up a new household. Read more
5 Things You Need to Know about Child Support from a Rockville Family Law Attorney
In our Rockville and Frederick, Maryland Law Practice, we frequently hear questions about child support. Here are 5 things we want to be sure our clients know.
1. How is child support calculated in Maryland?
Child support computation starts with the Child Support Guidelines in the Maryland Code. The guidelines provide the court and parties with a calculation that takes into account income of the parents and child expenses. To compute the Guidelines, click HERE. Read more
Alimony and Child Support in Maryland
Alimony and child support, as well as spousal support, are legal issues that arise in divorce and separation, and child support is also potentially an issue for parents who were never married. There is no such thing as a common law marriage in Maryland. As a consequence, alimony and spousal support are potential issues only for divorcing couples and require the assessment of your rights or potential liability in advance of any separation. Generally, without the parties living separate and apart, alimony and child support are not issues that a Maryland court will entertain. Read more
