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Welcome to the Divorce and Family Law Blog from the Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram. Here, our team shares insights, updates, and practical guidance on topics like divorce, child custody, support, and other family law matters in Maryland. Our goal is to help you stay informed and empowered through every step of your legal journey.
Same-Sex Couples and Child Custody
May 13th, 2021
Same-sex couples have been able to get married in Maryland since 2013, and in other parts of the country as early as 2004. When gay and lesbian couples decide to start families, the law around same-sex couples and child custody can seem complicated.…
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Categories: Custody
A Guide to Prenuptial Agreements in Maryland
March 30th, 2021
Sometime between the proposal and the wedding day, many Maryland couples find themselves thinking about how marriage will affect their lives, their property, and their loved ones. With more couples waiting to get married, or getting remarried later i…
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Categories: Divorce
How to Find a Family Law Attorney
March 4th, 2021
Making the decision to start a divorce or take your child’s other parent to court is never easy. You need to know you have the right person by your side. Choosing the right family law attorney can mean the difference between a prompt resolution tha…
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Categories: Family Law
Top 10 Tips For Successful Divorce Mediation
February 1st, 2021
Your divorce case has been referred to mediation. Or maybe you and your spouse are hoping to avoid lengthy litigation by mediating first and then filing for a Mutual Consent Divorce. If you want to make the most of your time and energy, here are some…
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How to Prepare for Divorce Legally, Financially and Emotionally
January 5th, 2021
Getting a divorce is one of the biggest decisions you will make. Choosing to end a relationship is almost never easy, and sometimes it can even be traumatic. But decisions you make early in the process can make a difficult situation easier. Find out…
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Categories: Divorce
What Happens to the House in a Divorce?
December 4th, 2020
For many Maryland couples, especially those without children, who gets the family home is one of the biggest questions during a divorce. A house can be one of the family’s most valuable assets, and the mortgage on that house one of the largest debt…
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Categories: Divorce
Can You Change A Separation Agreement in Maryland?
October 28th, 2020
A lot can happen in a year. If you signed a separation agreement in Maryland but then something changes what seems fair, you may be looking for a way to change your agreement. Depending on what you want to adjust and what has changed in the interim,…
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Understanding How Bankruptcy May Affect Your Divorce
September 1st, 2020
Financial troubles are one of the top causes of divorce and marital discord. When debts outweigh assets and your monthly payments eat up most of your income, you and your spouse may need to resort to a bankruptcy to resolve your debts, even as you co…
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Is Collaborative Divorce the Best Option?
July 29th, 2020
You may have heard of a thing called collaborative divorce that’s designed to take the conflict out of ending your marriage. But is a collaborative divorce the best option for your family law case? Or could you be better served by formal litigation…
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Six Steps to Child Custody in Maryland
June 19th, 2020
Ending a relationship with a spouse or partner is hard enough. Where you have a child in common, divorce or separation can take on another level of emotional strain and complexity. Where childless couples can make a clean break, parents must find way…
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Categories: Custody
