Can an Undocumented Parent Get Custody in Maryland?
Last Updated: September 2026 Yes. A parent’s immigration status does not, by itself, prevent that parent from being awarded custody of a child in Maryland. This surprises people, partly because the opposing side in a custody case so often claims otherwise. There is no rule in Maryland family law that a judge must give a […]
Divorcing Before Your Conditional Green Card Is Removed: The I-751 Waiver Explained
Last Updated: September 2026 A two-year green card assumes a marriage that lasts at least two more years. Plenty of them do not. When a marriage ends before the conditions come off, people assume their status ends with it, and that assumption sends some of them into years of avoidable trouble. It is wrong. Congress […]
School Enrollment and Custody in Maryland: Which Parent’s Address Sets the School District?
Which parent’s address sets your child’s Maryland school district? How legal custody, physical custody, and residency rules govern school enrollment.
Dividing a FERS or CSRS Pension in a Maryland Divorce: What Federal Employees Need to Know
How a FERS or CSRS pension is divided in a Maryland divorce: the court order OPM requires, survivor annuity, TSP, and FEHB coverage explained.
Grandparents’ Rights in Maryland Custody Cases: When Can You Petition for Visitation?
Last Updated: June 2026 Grandparents in Maryland can petition for visitation or custody of a grandchild, but the law does not treat a grandparent like a parent. Before a court will even weigh the best interests of the child, a grandparent must clear a high threshold: proving that the parents are unfit or that exceptional […]
How Spousal Support Is Calculated in Maryland: Income Factors, Duration & Modifications
Last Updated: June 2026 Many people expect a simple formula for spousal support, but Maryland does not have one. Alimony in Maryland is decided by a judge who weighs statutory factors, not a calculator, which is why two similar marriages can produce very different outcomes. This guide explains how spousal support calculation in Maryland actually […]
What Counts as Marital Property in Maryland? A Plain-English Guide
Many people going through a Maryland divorce assume that whose name is on the deed decides who keeps the house, or that once they separate, anything they earn stops being marital. Maryland law does neither. This post walks through how to classify your own assets, when property becomes part marital and part non-marital, and what […]
How Maryland Courts Divide Retirement Accounts in Divorce: 401(k)s, Pensions & QDROs
Title doesn't decide who keeps a 401(k) in a Maryland divorce; the date the contributions were made does. This post walks through what's actually marital property, when you need a qualified domestic relations order, when an IRA is handled differently, and the procedural deadline most spouses don't know exists. At the Law Offices of Tina […]
Understanding the UCCJEA in Maryland: When Does the State Have Jurisdiction Over Child Custody?
Child custody cases can become legally complex, especially when multiple states are involved. If a child has recently moved, if parents live in different states, or if one parent is trying to initiate custody proceedings across state lines, the first legal question often becomes: Which state has the authority to decide the case? This is […]
Back-to-School & Custody: How to Navigate Schedule Changes Smoothly
For parents who share custody, the back-to-school season can bring a whole new set of challenges and questions about parenting time, transportation, extracurricular activities, and communication. If you’re co-parenting under a custody agreement, navigating this transition successfully requires careful planning, flexibility, and, at times, legal adjustments. In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to […]