Retirement assets are some of the biggest parts of your finances when it comes time for a divorce. If you have a 401(k) or a pension, Maryland courts will generally treat these accounts as marital property. Any portion that was accrued or earned during the marriage is usually subject to equitable distribution in your divorce….
Military families deal with unique challenges that other families do not. There are frequent relocations and many of the intense demands associated with military life. Divorce can impact a military family in different ways. While Maryland law will govern the divorce itself, military regulations or even federal statutes impact the division of your retirement, assets,…
Maryland’s protective order system has recently seen some major updates. Starting in 2025, petitioners can now obtain a permanent protective order without having to go through a contested hearing in specific situations. These changes help close loopholes and reduce conflict for both petitioners and respondents. At RPM Law, our Maryland protective order attorneys are here…
Maryland families that have two households will see a shift in how child support is calculated. As of October 1, 2025, there is an updated multifamily adjustment law that impacts your support obligation. If you have kids in two households, things have likely changed for how this impacts your support. At RPM Law, our Maryland…
Parenting coordination is an increasingly popular tool in Maryland. Families who experience conflict after a divorce is completed often benefit when the court appoints a parenting coordinator to help reduce the conflict and make decisions. This is a court-authorized process that helps parents implement their existing parenting orders, rather than relitigating or modifying orders in…
Adultery is one of the most sensitive and emotionally charged topics that comes up in a divorce. Many spouses who were cheated on want to know how adultery will affect the divorce. Maryland eliminated fault-based grounds for divorce, but adultery can still have a limited impact on the divorce in certain circumstances. It may affect…
Maryland passed a law that changed the game for divorcing spouses and the marital home. Starting October 1, 2025, certain homeowners can now stay in their home after a divorce without having to refinance the loan. If both spouses sign the mortgage, a new clause in mortgages could permit one person to take over the…
Maryland significantly changed its child custody laws when it passed HB 1191. This puts into the law books actual custody factors the court must consider when determining the best interests of the child. For decades, the courts relied on case law for these factors. The law, which became effective October 1, 2025, takes this case…
Alimony refers to payments from one spouse to another for support after a divorce. Also called spousal support, alimony is not automatic. Maryland courts determine who is eligible for alimony based on certain factors. They then determine in what amount using similar factors. Understanding how this may affect your divorce is critical to protecting your…
Maryland offers two types of civil protective orders. Protective Orders and Peace Orders can both help protect you, but do so in different ways. They apply to different types of relationships and have different requirements before they can be granted. Recent changes also impact how these orders work and how long they last, which take…
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