The Importance of a Strong Legal Advocate in Divorce Proceedings
Divorce is one of life’s most challenging transitions, both emotionally and financially. While some couples may part ways amicably, many divorces involve complex legal issues, financial disputes, and difficult custody arrangements. Having a strong legal advocate on your side ensures your rights are protected, your interests are represented, and you receive a fair outcome. At […]
How to Create a Parenting Plan That Works for Everyone
A well-crafted parenting plan is essential for co-parents navigating custody arrangements. It provides a clear structure for raising your children post-separation or divorce, reducing misunderstandings and conflict while prioritizing your children’s well-being. A successful parenting plan is one that works for everyone involved, fostering cooperation and stability in a co-parenting relationship. At Billian Law, we […]
How Much is Child Support for One Child in Maryland?
If you’re a parent going through a divorce or have never been married to your child’s other parent, you may be wondering how child support works in Maryland and how much you can expect to receive. While Maryland courts consider several things when awarding child support, they also use the ”income share” method for calculating […]
How Does a No-Contest Divorce Work?
Couples who wish to separate may be able to get an uncontested divorce in Maryland, which simply means that they have reached a settlement agreement on all the issues that must be addressed in order to end the marriage. Filing for an uncontested divorce can be confusing, especially for those who are not familiar with […]
5 Things to Know About Child Custody in Maryland
When you and your co-parent are at odds about child custody, it’s important that you know everything you can about child custody laws in Maryland. Knowing your rights as a parent and all the possible outcomes of a child custody battle can help better prepare you for your child custody case. Check out these five […]
What to Expect in the Divorce Process
Divorces are never easy. The emotional, financial, and sometimes physical toll can oftentimes become overwhelming. But one of the most difficult aspects of divorce is not knowing what to expect. While every divorce is different, there are a few processes that plenty of divorces go through. Filing a Complaint for Absolute Divorce The […]
What is Involved with a Child Support Agreement?
Child support refers to the payments made to and from the parents of a child or children in order to assist them in providing for that child. A child support agreement is often a necessity when parents separate or divorce from their partner and are, in turn, unable to provide the financial support needed to […]
How to Navigate the Custody Process
When you go through a divorce or a breakup and there are children involved, the process can be complicated and emotionally taxing for you and your ex-partner. Understanding how custody agreements commonly work will help you better navigate this process and allow for the best outcome for your child. Step 1: Child Custody Petition At […]
Do Moms Always Win Custody Battles?
Divorce is a costly process to go through with regard to both time and money. It also takes an emotional toll on both parties. This is why special care must be taken when there are children involved. Some believe that the court always rules in favor of the mother, but it is untrue that custody is always […]
Child Custody for Children with Disabilities
Determining Physical Child Custody with Children who have Disabilities If you have children and are going through a divorce, determining custody is an important part of the legal process. With shared physical custody, both parents can have equal custody of the child or children, but at a minimum, one parent will have a least a […]
Establishing Paternity for Child Custody
Obtaining legal and/or physical custody of your child can be a very emotional process. Understanding what steps to take in your custody case is important to ensuring a favorable outcome. Let’s take a look at what is involved, and how to establish paternity for child custody. What Child Custody Options Do I Have? Physical Custody […]
How to Split Custody in a Way that is Fair
During a divorce there are many decisions and adjustments that need to be made, but settling on a custody arrangement for your kids is a huge decision. Coming to an agreement that is fair for you, your spouse, partner or significant other, and your kids can be overwhelming and difficult, but it is possible. Here […]
