by Jill Maturino | Jul 16, 2012
Typically in Maryland, the custodial parent is responsible for payment of a minor child’s uninsured medical expenses (e.g. co-payments or deductibles) from child support paid by the non-custodial parent. However, if the child’s uninsured medical expenses are... by Jill Maturino | Jul 16, 2012
Yes, in Maryland the Court can require one spouse to continue or reinstate (if cancelled) the other spouse on their group health insurance policy. A spouse can usually be included under a group health insurance policy until the date of the parties’ divorce. Upon... by Jill Maturino | Jul 16, 2012
Yes, in Maryland, the Court can order either parent to include a child on their health insurance policy if the child can be included at a reasonable cost to the parent. Whether the cost is “reasonable” will depend upon the facts and circumstances of the particular... by Jill Maturino | Jul 16, 2012
Yes, your spouse may be able to make your health care decisions before divorce, absent a health care directive naming someone other than your spouse. Regardless of your marital status, you can execute an Advanced Medical Directive (Health Care Power of Attorney) at... by Jill Maturino | Jul 16, 2012
Interspousal immunity is a common law doctrine which prohibits spouses from suing each other. The Maryland Court of Appeals in Bozman v. Bozman joined the majority of states in abolishing interspousal immunity. Now, spouses in Maryland may sue each other for any...
