Every parent wants what’s best for their child, but understanding how Maryland courts make custody decisions and the potential financial and legal implications can help you make informed choices. This guide explores the key concerns, helping you determine the best path for your family’s future. In this article, you can discover… The factors that can impact custody in Maryland. Common challenges faced by parents in joint custody agreements. The legal rights of parents with sole custody. What Factors Do Maryland Judges Consider When Awarding Custody? When deciding custody, the Court will make custody decisions based on what the Court believes to be in your child’s best interests. Some of the factors involved in determining this include… Parental Fitness Determining if you and the other party have a history of making…Read More
If you are served with a Protective Order in Maryland, it is extremely important to know your rights as a Respondent. Here are some frequently asked questions that the Greenberg Legal Group often receives about defending against Protective Orders in Maryland: 1. Can I contest the allegations in the Protective Order? Yes. As the Respondent in a Protective Order action, you have the right to contest the allegations which the Petitioner (the person seeking the Protective Order) has made against you. This will typically occur at the Final Protective Order hearing. At the Final Protective Order hearing, both parties will be given an opportunity to present evidence such as testimony, documents and other pieces of evidence. During this hearing, the Respondent can present evidence to refute or dispute the claims…Read More
A Marital Settlement Agreement is a contract between two spouses which addresses legal issues stemming from the marriage. Marital Settlement Agreements are generally prepared in anticipation of divorce and resolve all issues arising out of the marriage, including alimony, marital property, custody of minor children and other issues. Marital Settlement Agreements are sometimes referred to as “Separation Agreements” or other similar titles but perform the same function of memorializing an agreement between spouses as to their marital rights. When spouses look to be divorced from one another, the divorce process can proceed in either a contested or uncontested fashion. If the divorce is proceeding in an uncontested fashion, a Marital Settlement Agreement will be necessary to properly reflect the agreement between the parties as to the terms of the divorce.…Read More
In October 2023, Maryland expanded its recognition of non-marital relationship structures with the implementation of the domestic partnership statute. In Maryland, a “domestic partnership” is defined as a relationship between two individuals who are: i) at least 18 years old; ii) not related to each other by blood or marriage; iii) not married or in a domestic partnership with another individual; and iv) agree to be in a relationship of “mutual interdependence in which each individual contributes to the maintenance and support of the other individual and the relationship, even if both individuals are not required to contribute equally to the relationship.” Prior to the domestic partnership statute, domestic partners who were not married to each other did not have a legally recognizable relationship since common law marriage does not…Read More
Mr. Greenberg has been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Maryland for his family law practice. He is honored to receive this distinction and to be recognized for his dedication to his clients in the areas of divorce, custody and other family law matters. This marks the seventh consecutive year that Mr. Greenberg has been selected. According to Super Lawyers, only the top 2.5% of attorneys in Maryland are selected to the Rising Stars list. Mr. Greenberg would like to thank his colleagues, staff and most importantly, his clients for this honor. Greenberg Legal Group LLC enjoys the great privilege of serving clients in family law matters across the State of Maryland.Read More
A Last Will and Testament (a “Will”) is a written document that, among other things, directs how a person’s assets will be disposed of after their death. To be valid in the State of Maryland, a Will must be signed by the person who is making the Will to dispose of their assets, as well as attested to and signed by two witnesses in the presence of each other and in the presence of the person making the Will known as the “Testator” when a male, and a “Testatrix,” when a female. While this process can be complex, there are a few basics that you should know before beginning. Here are some frequently asked questions that the Greenberg Legal Group often receives about Wills and the impact it has on…Read More
In divorce litigation, “discovery” refers to the process of obtaining information from the opposing party about issues relevant to the case. In a recent article which you can find here, we discussed the basics of discovery in divorce litigation. While discovery can be an extremely helpful – even necessary – process in a contested divorce case, it can often seem overwhelming when trying to respond to the other party’s discovery requests. In this article, we provide a few helpful tips about responding to the opposing party’s discovery responses. By working with a family law attorney, your attorney can take a lot of the work off of your shoulders and reduce the overall stress of the process. Your family law attorney will know which information must be provided and help you…Read More
Divorce mediation can be an extremely helpful tool for spouses going through the divorce process. In divorce mediation, both parties meet with a neutral and impartial mediator to discuss issues like property distributions, custody, alimony and other issues which arise from their divorce. At the Greenberg Legal Group, we are frequently asked about the benefits of divorce mediation. Here are a few: Divorce mediation can reduce the overall cost of the divorce process. Let’s face it – going to Court for a contentious divorce can be expensive. If you are taking your spouse to Court for a contested divorce, you should (but are not required to) have an attorney to represent you. In order to properly represent you, your attorney will need to draft and file a number of different…Read More
When filing for custody in Maryland, it is important to know the basics of custody and what to expect in your custody case. Here are some frequently asked questions that the Greenberg Legal Group often receives about child custody in Maryland: 1) Are there different types of child custody in Maryland? Yes. In Maryland, there are two different types of custody – physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody refers to schedule on which each parent has the child. Common terms associated with physical custody include primary physical custody or shared physical custody. These terms are general in nature but can be used to describe many different schedules as to when the child will spend time with each parent. Legal custody refers to the decision-making authority of each parent for…Read More
When somebody starts a divorce or custody case, there is often a significant level of conflict with the opposing party. Whether the opposing party is your spouse, the parent of your children, or both, there is usually a lot of history – both good and bad – which has brought you to the point of going to Court. Hiring an experienced family law attorney to help guide you through this process is extremely important. Equally important, however, is the ability to be honest with your attorney about the history of your case. When a client meets with their attorney for the first time, the client usually has a lot of information that they want the attorney to know. In divorce cases, this may include information about property that the parties…Read More
