Divorce

Bird-nesting is a trend that many parents considering a divorce may have come across. It refers to an arrangement where the family home is maintained as the children’s residence, and the parents rotate out of the “nest.” According to a study, this tactic is growing in...

In most divorces, couples end up dividing the value of the family home and any other shared property between them in some way. But, in order to do this, it is imperative that Maryland couples know the value of their property. This is especially key if one party plans...

The terms “separation” and “divorce” are commonly used when a married couple parts ways, but what is the legal difference between the two under Maryland family law? This is a common question from individuals and families looking to move on from a marital relationship....

Quite a few Maryland residents are employed by the federal government. When divorcing such an individual, one may find dividing assets a bit of a challenge, as how benefits and retirement funds are split is not as straightforward as it is for those who work in the...

There are numerous things in life you can do yourself, but working through the marital dissolution process in Maryland really should not be one of them. While the DIY divorce trend may be growing, there are benefits to having legal counsel on your side as you work on...

As most Maryland parents might agree, raising children in 2021 and beyond is expensive. Whether you have one, two, three or more children, you no doubt have encountered challenges at some point when it comes to providing for your children’s financial needs. If you’re...

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...