If you’re a Maryland parent who has determined that you want to move on in life with your children but not your spouse, you have some decisions to make. You, of course, have your children’s best interests in mind and want your decisions to cause the least amount of...
Divorce
Answering common questions about alimony
With gray divorce on the rise in Maryland and throughout the country, many older adults may have questions about alimony. This is because, quite often, such divorces involve one party that has been partially or fully financially dependent on the other for many years,...
Financial steps worth taking prior to divorce
When it comes to managing the financial pitfalls of a divorce, many Maryland individuals and families focus on advice related to the divorce itself, or life thereafter. For example, they may look at ways to manage costs in the divorce process or ask how to balance a...
What factors are used to determine spousal support?
Spousal support is an area that people often have many questions and concerns about in a divorce. Spousal support is not involved in every divorce case; however, it is something that many divorcing couples in Maryland ask about and consider, especially if one party...
4 steps to prevent losing assets in a divorce
No couple enters a marriage expecting it to end in divorce. But splits can still occur despite everyone’s best efforts. Maryland individuals may be concerned about what can happen to separate assets in case of divorce and how to protect their property from being...
Best methods for communication during divorce
Good communication can make a significant difference in the length and overall stress level of a divorce. But, is it even possible to obtain positive communication during a breakup when there were issues in this area during the marriage? The good news for...
Manipulative tactics to watch out for in a divorce
Divorce is almost always a stressful experience, even if both spouses come into the process in good faith. To make matters more challenging, some parties will attempt to be “sneaky” in a Maryland divorce or use certain manipulation tactics to get what they want. These...
How can I avoid going to court for my divorce?
Maryland couples heading for divorce can feel overwhelmed by the legal issues they face. The thought of taking those matters to court and letting a judge decide their most intimate questions is not appealing. Additionally, the elements of a divorce often involve...
4 best practices for a more amicable divorce
It is common for couples parting ways to feel resentment, anger, or disappointment when a marriage ends. These emotions can make it difficult to work through Maryland family law issues like property division or child custody, which can lead to contentious or...
Divorce gets complicated if someone’s hiding assets
When your marriage doesn’t work out as you’d hoped it would, life can get stressful. If you happen to be among other spouses in Maryland who have decided to go your separate ways rather than stay in an unhappy relationship, you’ll no doubt be making a lot of decisions...