In Maryland, both parents are legally obligated to support their child(ren), even if they are separated, divorced or have never been married. Simply stated, child support is the Court’s method of ensuring that children receive the care they need from both parents. However, this can be a major source of contention when the parents are no longer together. The ...
If a party willfully fails to abide by a custody order, divorce judgment, or separation agreement incorporated into a Court Order, the non-complying party could face contempt proceedings. The Law Offices of Kerri Cohen assists clients in filing Petition for Contempt against the non-complying party as well as defending clients against contempt filed against t...
Collaborative law is a relatively new process focused on problem solving rather than fighting to “win.” Collaborative law centers on resolving contested issues outside the courtroom, thereby avoiding costly litigation. It encourages open, transparent, mature, and cooperative behavior between parties. While Collaborative Law does not work in every case, when ...
A Marital Separation Agreement is the legal document that formalizes the decisions that both spouses agree to regarding all of details of their separation. Drafting a Marital Separation Agreement can be complicated, and the impact on your life can be dramatic. Having an experienced attorney by your side through this process is a must, since the attorney can ...
Custody determinations are subject to the Court’s discretion, and often require a lot of time and effort for both the parent and the attorneys to work out a suitable arrangement. Custody is always modifiable so long as there is a material change of circumstances. Having an experienced custody attorney on retainer is very important if you want to ensure that ...
If a mother is not married at the time of the child’s birth, paternity can be established if both parents are willing to sign an Affidavit of Parentage, or, if necessary, through a court proceeding called a paternity hearing. It is important to speak with an experienced paternity attorney to understand the complexities of paternity law and how you can best a...
In a contested divorce, there is at least one issue over which the parties have a disagreement. The issue could be custody of the children or division of assets, just to name a few. If the disagreement can’t be settled outside of Court, then a Judge will ultimately make a decision and enter a ruling on any contested issues. If you are facing a contested divo...
JM Blattner, located in Towson Maryland, focuses on Divorce & Child Custody, Marital Property Disputes, Alimony & Spousal Support, Termination of Parental Rights, Child Protection and Family Law. JM Blattner provides the conveniences of a general practice with skills & proficiency.
The Blue World Economic Zone is an excellent opportunity for business and commercial ventures in Pakistan, especially for the CPEC. It is clear by the title of the project, Blue World Economic Zone, that it will be designed considering the business industry.