A majority of divorced parents in Maryland share custody of their children. Each parent typically has a certain percentage of parenting time, and the children move back and forth between their homes. Traditional shared custody arrangements can cause a lot of...
Year: 2023
What is the 20/20/20 rule in military divorce?
Divorces involving military personnel come with a unique set of challenges and rules that aren’t typically encountered in civilian divorces. Among these are the "20/20/20" and "20/20/15" rules. These rules determine eligibility for continued military benefits after a...
Setting a home’s value during divorce can be a challenge
For high-asset couples in Maryland, there are multiple challenges during property division proceedings. First, they need to identify their marital resources. Then, they need to estimate their value. Finally, they need to negotiate a reasonable way to divide those...
Is silver divorce on the rise in Maryland?
On your wedding day, whether that was less than five years ago or several decades more, you no doubt expected your marriage to last a lifetime. Statistics prove otherwise for many couples, however. In fact, the divorce rate for spouses who are ages 55 and older, who...
Does texting at the wheel make someone liable for a crash?
Crashes in Maryland occur for all kinds of reasons. Often, one driver involved in the wreck will make some kind of significant mistake. They fail to check their surroundings before proceeding through an intersection or maintain an unsafe speed. Sometimes, people feel...
Understanding the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act in divorce
The Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is a federal law that offers important legal protections to military members and their families in different areas, including mortgages and life insurance. SCRA also helps in divorce cases. It recognizes the unique...
Do I need my ex’s approval when going on a vacation with our child?
For most people, a family vacation is something worth looking forward to. However, this excitement can be considerably complicated if a child’s parents are no longer together and the vacation in question involves traveling out of state. Depending on the terms of any...
5 things to consider before changing your name after divorce
When you took your husband’s last name after marriage, it was a gesture of love, affection and commitment to your spouse. Now that you're no longer together, you may want to free yourself from sharing his name. However, choosing to revert back to your previous surname...
Former spouses of federal employees and FEHB insurance coverage
If your spouse is a current or retired federal employee, you likely haven’t given much thought to your health insurance in a long time, since you’ve been eligible through them for Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB). If you’re divorcing, however, you need to know...
3 habits help drivers avoid intersection collisions
Many Maryland roadways carry high amounts of traffic daily, and some sections of road are inherently more dangerous than others. Crossroads or intersections are high-risk areas. Collisions resulting in severe or life-threatening injuries often occur at such locations....
