Year: 2023

Our attorneys have experience with some parents deciding to live in poverty to avoid making child support payments. Regardless of these efforts, payments are still required. This article describes what voluntary impoverishment is according to family law and the factors the court considers when ruling on this subject. If you have questions about voluntary impoverishment…

The Montgomery County family court judge always writes a child custody order with the children’s best interests as the priority. In some scenarios, modifying the child custody order may be necessary, but how and when this is done depends on many potential factors. This article highlights the lifestyle changes that might trigger a child custody…

Divorce is one of the most emotionally exhausting and stressful of all life experiences. That is why our Maryland divorce attorneys advise clients to opt for mediation when possible. Mediation may be less stressful and you may be able to obtain a final divorce judgment sooner than in a regular divorce. Mediation is also less…

Trying to decide what belongs to you can be stressful in a Maryland divorce. Your marital property division lawyer at Shah & Kishore will aggressively protect your interests and determine what is and is not marital property. Learn more about how marital property is determined in Maryland in this article. Non-Marital Property Overview Maryland state…

There is a public policy shift away from laws that make it more difficult to divorce, and that trend is coming to Maryland. After Oct. 1, 2023, changes are coming to state law that could make it easier to finalize a divorce. This blog post highlights the significant changes coming this October to Maryland divorce…

We understand that divorce is stressful and emotionally taxing. But if you follow the advice in this article, you can prepare for your divorce and make it go more smoothly. If you have questions about an impending divorce, our divorce lawyer in Maryland at Shah & Kishore can answer them today. Pending Changes in Maryland’s…

Parenting agreements can be complicated to set up, but it is required in Maryland child custody cases. Below are essential aspects of parenting agreements, including how military orders affect them. If you have questions, please speak to our Bethesda child custody lawyers for more information.   What Is A Parenting Agreement? A parenting plan or agreement…

If you are in a divorce and child custody dispute, it is essential to understand the laws that apply to your case. Learn about Maryland child custody laws in this article, and contact our Maryland child custody attorneys at Shah & Kishore if you have questions. Our attorneys can offer many child custody and visitation…

Alimony concerns can be one of the most contested parts of a divorce in Maryland. Whether you want alimony or want your ex to pay it, having experienced legal counsel representing your rights for the most favorable outcome is essential. Learn the critical aspects of alimony, also called spousal maintenance, in Maryland in this article,…

During a Maryland divorce, one spouse may be required to pay child support to the other by court order. But what happens if circumstances change and there needs to be a modification to the child support amount? Learn more about this critical topic below, and if you have questions about modifying child support, please contact…