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 I am often asked by clients how much will it cost for my custody and divorce to go to trial.  Depending upon the circumstances of your case, a client should expect to spend about $50,000 to $60,000 on a custody trial and an additional $30,000 to $40,000 on a divorce...

In Maryland, it is all too common for an ex-spouse not to pay his or her alimony obligation.  When a party accrues an alimony arrears, the payee or recipient spouse can file a motion to obtain a judgment for the alimony arrears.  A money judgment for alimony arrears...

A common questions is how long does a person (aka judgment creditor) have to enforce a money judgment in Maryland. A person has 12-years to enforce a money judgment against the judgment debtor. Maryland Courts & Judicial Proceeding section 5-102(a)(3). If the...

As explained in a prior post, about 20% of all attorneys in Maryland are sole practitioners and about one-third of all attorneys work at law firms with 10 or less attorneys. http://stewartsutton.com/about-20-of-maryland-attorneys-are-solo-practitioners. While complex...

In almost every television show and movie, the lawyer's office is decorated with luxurious furniture and expensive artwork. The lawyer's décor is conveying the message that he or she is highly successful. Such posh decorations may be reassuring to ultra wealthy...

Is it necessary to obtain a modification of a custody, visitation, and/or child support order whenever the parents agree to a modification?  The surprising answer is that parents in Maryland do not need to incur the expense of going back to court to modify their...