High-Asset Divorce

Bill and Melinda Gates have decided to end their marriage. Their divorce has made headlines, primarily because of their massive wealth. However, it is also big news because it is bringing attention to gray divorce, which has been on the rise in Maryland and across the...

The property division aspect of marital dissolution can be a challenging thing to work out. Not all couples in Maryland can come to terms with which they both agree are fair or reasonable. This is particularly true when dealing with multiple pieces of real estate. Who...

When people in Maryland get married, they generally do so with a sense of optimism that it will last for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, that is not always what happens, and many marriages wind up in divorce proceedings. There is one measure that couples could...

People in Maryland don’t generally like thinking about the possibility of divorce at the start of their marriage. The reality is that many marriages don’t last and if both spouses aren’t prepared for that, it can have a negative effect on their futures. This could be...

People generally understand that getting a divorce will probably impact their finances. What they may not realize is just how big that impact can be and exactly what to do about it. There is a fairly straightforward answer, however, that may make all the difference,...

Selling a home is often a stressful experience. Add divorce into the equation and things can quickly get out of hand. This might not sound great for the average Maryland couple going through a divorce, as the marital home may be the largest asset they will have to...

Divorce is generally portrayed as a hostile, drawn out process that leaves both spouses emotionally drained. There is another option, though. For many people in Maryland, mediation offers a quicker, less hostile approach to ending a marriage. Mediation is an...

Deciding to get divorced may offer a feeling of relief for a person who is ready to break free from his or her marriage. However, it is just the first step in making this permanent separation happen. In addition, the situation can quickly become complicated if it is a...

Navigating the marital dissolution process can be challenging for any couple but especially those with highly valuable assets to divide. For this reason, finding ways to cope with the divorce process early on is a wise move. Here are some tips for decreasing...

Navigating the marital break-up process is no doubt an emotionally and financially difficult experience for any couple. However, it can be particularly overwhelming for those going through a high-asset divorce -- and especially at older ages. Some tips, however,...