{"id":434,"date":"2018-02-23T12:02:47","date_gmt":"2018-02-23T12:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eralawgroup.wordpress.com\/?p=434"},"modified":"2018-09-27T03:23:23","modified_gmt":"2018-09-27T03:23:23","slug":"familyfriday-what-changes-in-maryland-family-law-can-we-expect-to-see-in-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eralawgroup.com\/familyfriday-what-changes-in-maryland-family-law-can-we-expect-to-see-in-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"#FamilyFriday \u2013 What Changes in Maryland Family Law Can We Expect to See in 2018?"},"content":{"rendered":"

On this week\u2019s #FamilyFriday article, the attorney<\/a>s of ERA Law Group, LLC want to bring to your attention some possible changes in Maryland Family Law!\u00a0 The 2018 Legislative Session began on January 10, 2018 and brings with it some possible changes to Maryland Family Law.<\/p>\n

Divorce \u2013 Mutual Consent<\/strong><\/p>\n

As we\u2019ve discussed in previous blogs, divorce by mutual consent allows spouses to divorce within one (1) year of their separation and is available only to those married couples that have settled all marital issues and do not have any children in common.\u00a0 Now, for the third time, there is an attempt to allow spouses with minor children in common to obtain a divorce<\/a> by mutual consent.<\/p>\n

Child Support \u2013 Driver\u2019s License Suspension<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parents who fail to pay child support could potentially suffer serious consequences such as having their license suspended.\u00a0 In this session there is an attempt to exempt individuals from having their license suspended if their income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.<\/p>\n

Child Support \u2013 Income<\/strong><\/p>\n

When determining child support, it is only the actual gross income of the parents that are considered.\u00a0 Even if one of the parent\u2019s is re-married their spouse\u2019s income is not factored into the child support<\/a> equation.\u00a0 In this session there is an attempt to allow a Court to consider a parent\u2019s spouse\u2019s income when determining that parent\u2019s child support obligation.\u00a0 Additionally, under the same considerations, the Court may order payment of attorney fees in proportion of each parties\u2019 adjusted actual incomes.<\/p>\n

Visitation and Child Custody – Terms<\/strong><\/p>\n

Currently the term used for describing the time awarded to the non-custodial parent is \u201cvisitation.\u201d\u00a0 Additionally, the term used to describe decision making authority is \u201cchild custody.\u201d\u00a0 In this session there is an attempt to replace the word \u201cvisitation\u201d with \u201cparenting time\u201d and the term \u201cchild custody<\/a>\u201d with \u201clegal decision making.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you have a family law related issue or question, call the attorneys of ERA Law Group, LLC today at (410) 919-1790!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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