Going through a divorce can be extremely draining. As hard as it can be on the adults, it can even be harder on the kids. However, your kids do not have to pay the price just because you are dissolving your marriage. With a healthy co-parenting plan, you can give your...
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Tips for sharing a living space with your spouse during divorce
Divorce is a difficult undertaking on all levels – emotionally, mentally and financially. During those tense moments, living under the same roof with your soon-to-be-ex can be difficult, to say the least. Besides, moving out before the divorce is finalized can greatly...
Do the children get to choose where they live after the divorce?
When Maryland parents have minor children together, divorce is not really the end of their relationship with each other. It simply marks a significant change in the relationship dynamics. Unless there are unusual and concerning circumstances such as drug addiction or...
Don’t let summer fun lead to indecent exposure charges
Maryland has a pretty broad definition of indecent exposure, and it doesn’t take much to end up with charges. All the state has to claim is that you intentionally exposed your genitals, buttocks or (if you’re female) your breasts in a public place where other people...
Budget considerations when co-parenting
Living with your child’s other parent means that you can split all the expenses for the house and the children. This isn’t the case if you separate. After you split up, each parent will have their own home. Many of the expenses for the children will have to be...
Can your teenager get arrested for sexting in Maryland?
Modern technology is amazing, but the wrong click of a button has gotten many people into serious trouble – especially teenagers. “Sexting,” which is broadly defined as the act of sending sexually explicit photos (nude or otherwise) to an intimate partner, has become...
Managing stress as a single parent
Divorce can change the lives of all family members. Usually, parents go their separate ways and live in different houses. While both parents may have custody rights, the lion’s share of childcare may fall to one parent. While this can be extremely rewarding and...
Could domestic violence charges cost you your job?
Domestic violence accusations could be the result of an angry spouse because you filed for divorce or busybody neighbors who called the police when there was no good reason to do so. Police officers often need to make a snap judgment, and they will often err on the...
Will your neighbors know if you have to register as a sex offender?
You're facing serious allegations of a crime of a sexual nature, and you are certainly worried about spending time behind bars and other such ramifications. On top of that, you know that you may have to register as a sex offender if you're convicted. This is...
Do sobriety checkpoints violate my rights?
Summer is almost here and with it comes a season full of parties, festivals, barbecues and weddings. As the celebrations begin, the police will be setting up sobriety checkpoints throughout the country. Their aim is to identify impaired drivers in order to keep the...