Divorce

Most couples in Maryland get married intending to be together forever. Divorce may never be in the plans, but sometimes it becomes painfully obvious it is the right thing to do. Many people put it off, though, because of a fear of the unknown and having to do life...

Ending a marriage can create significant financial hardship for one or both spouses. If you’ve been primarily dependent on your spouse’s income, you may have concerns about your economic outlook post-divorce. This likely has you wondering if you qualify for alimony....

You wanted to go about your divorce in a different way. You wanted to avoid going to court and keep things amicable. You and your spouse agreed to a collaborative divorce, and you’ve been working through the motions, but you feel it isn’t working out. What options are...

Stock options and restricted stock units are often granted to executives as part of their yearly compensation. This can add up to big money that the non-employee spouse doesn’t want to leave on the table if getting a divorce. The problem, dividing executive...

You are getting ready to work your way through the divorce process. You know there are several ways you can go about it, but you are lost on which is best for your situation. It is easier to make an informed decision when you truly understand the advantages and...

The last thing many married couples in Maryland want when they are ending their unions is to fight things out in court. There are several alternatives to traditional divorce that can give these couples what they want. One of them is collaborative divorce. What is it?...

If you’re one of many Maryland parents facing major life changes in 2021, you may also be among those who are worried that such changes might have a negative effect on their children. Divorce is a common life change that many families will experience this year.   If...

Those who decide to get a divorce in Maryland often undergo a great deal of emotional turmoil, which is understandable. Ending a marriage is not always an easy choice, even if everyone involved agrees that it is for the best. Since this is normally a very...

When people in Maryland get a divorce, they may not be aware that they may still be entitled to receive Social Security based on their ex-spouse's work history. It is understandable that they may not know about this part of Social Security law, but it could be very...

Children here in Maryland whose parents are not in a relationship and don’t live together still have financial needs to be met. For some parents, this means that one will make child support payments to the other parent, who is typically considered the custodial...