As the government shutdown drags on, we know many of our local individuals and families are dealing with a lot – from trying to figure out how to pay their bills, to navigating the anxiety and uncertainty of not knowing when you’ll be back at work. Read our blog post to find out what resources are available in Maryland and Washington, D.C. to help you through until the government reopens.
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Maryland’s HB435, effective October 1, 2024, brings new considerations to child support for incarcerated parents, allowing them to seek modifications if incarceration limits their ability to pay. This law recognizes incarceration as a material change in circumstances, prevents parents from being deemed voluntarily impoverished, and stops hypothetical income assessments. By repealing restrictions on pausing arrearages, HB435 helps ensure child support obligations are fair and manageable, promoting financial stability upon reentry.
As of October 1, 2023, Maryland's divorce laws are changing in significant ways. In this blog post, learn more about what's changing and find out how this could affect you.
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court recently overturned the substance of Roe v. Wade in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Learn how the overturning of Roe v. Wade affects your family law matter.
