Below, we cover some of the main requirements for seeking a divorce in Maryland. Many of these steps are complicated, and remember there is a lot at stake – namely, your future. Filing for divorce in Maryland just got a lot easier after some new laws took effect in October of 2023. This means you […]
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After your child support order is finalized, you can expect to wait 30-60 days to receive your first child support payment. Once the Maryland court issues the child support order, the Child Support Administration (CSA) will generally issue an Earnings Withholding Order (EWO) in conjunction with it. If the parent paying child support works a […]
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Although “divorce parties” are real, at the Law Office of Patrick Crawford, we recommend doing a few more things in addition to celebrating. There will be some loose ends to tie up after your divorce is finished. It’s important to take care of these issues quickly to protect yourself. Get a Copy of Your Divorce […]
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Even when two people have divorced, they still have a duty to work together as a team to help raise their children. This is known as co-parenting. For divorcing or separating couples that had children, those parents have to discern how they would each help in their child’s upbringing. If you are recently divorced, keep […]
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If you’ve heard the term “quadro” surrounding your divorce, you’re probably wondering what that strange-sounding word is. Well, “quadro” refers to the initials Q.D.R.O. which stands for Qualified Domestic Relations Order. In short, a QDRO is an order issued by a judge authorizing retirement benefits to be split between a divorcing couple without tax penalties. […]
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Maryland has some unique divorce laws. Did you know, for example, that there is no such thing as a “legal separation” in Maryland? If you and your spouse live separately, do not have sexual relations, and intend to get divorced, that constitutes a separation in Maryland—no legal paperwork necessary. In Maryland, there are two kinds […]
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