An 80-year-old widower relied on his adult daughter for help with his daily life and finances for more than a decade. During that time, she managed his finances under a valid financial power of attorney, handling savings, pension income, and proceeds from...
If you're involved in a custody case in Maryland, House Bill 1191 has introduced significant changes. The new Maryland custody law HB 1191 will have a direct impact on how you approach your case. This law, effective October 1, 2025, codifies the...
Every January, news outlets report on the phenomenon of "Divorce Month," claiming that family law attorneys see a surge in divorce filings as the calendar turns to a new year. But is this trend real, or is it simply media hype? More...
Today, so much of what once existed in material form now lives entirely online. Estate planning for digital assets is crucial as our photos, finances, business operations, and even our identities are stored on devices and platforms and in cloud accounts. Without...
When a parent fails to meet their child support obligations, Maryland provides numerous enforcement tools to ensure children receive the financial support they deserve. There are many child support enforcement methods in Maryland to take action when faced with non-payment or chronic...
A partridge in a pear tree? Lords a-leaping? Many of us may know the lyrics to “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” but few likely know its origin or the meanings behind the song. And what is the story with the 12 days,...
Thanksgiving is built on a shared story and tradition, but every family has a different way
of celebrating the country’s second-favorite holiday.1 Unlike Christmas and the gift-giving
anxiety that can accompany it, Thanksgiving is more about keeping things simple. Sure,
hosting...
Co-parenting after separation or divorce is one of the most challenging aspects of family-related legal matters. At the Law Offices of Johnine Clark, P.A., we understand that while the court process addresses custody arrangements and parenting schedules, the day-to-day reality of co-parenting...
Retirement accounts are often one of the most valuable assets in a marriage, yet many divorcing couples underestimate the challenges and legal requirements of dividing these funds. At the Law Offices of Johnine Clark, P.A., our Maryland divorce attorney understands that...
If you are part of the sandwich generation—caring for both your children and your parents at the same time—it is crucial that you know whether or not your parents have an existing estate plan. While the final decisions within their estate plan...
