Virginia law requires personal service of divorce orders on members of the military. If you were unable to respond to a divorce action by a spouse, the statute could protect you from an automatic divorce — something you may have heard described as a default...
Annapolis Maryland Legal Blog
Summer kid’s care checklist
The summer can often become very expensive for parents. Without school to keep your kids busy, you’re now charged with finding another program to care for them while you’re at work.If you will be electing a new babysitter, nanny or at-home...
Military divorce leads to higher rates of depression
Divorce affects everyone differently. When you add in the stress of being in the armed forces, separation can be even more challenging. If you are going through a military divorce, you may want to be aware how your mental health may change. There are many ways...
What to know about birdnesting
When Maryland couples get divorced, they usually want to find a custody arrangement which will be best for their kids. Some families may want to consider an arrangement known as birdnesting.Most of the time, children travel between their parent's homes after a...
3 tips for smart social media usage amid divorce
Like many people across Maryland, you may use social media on a daily basis as a means of staying in touch with friends and family, meeting new people or what have you. While, for many, social media can be a great way to socialize and maintain communications with...
Should you add a forensic accountant to your legal team?
If you and your high-asset Maryland spouse decide to end your marriage, you should be aware that some spouses attempt to hide marital assets during a divorce so as to not only prevent their spouse from getting his or her rightful share of them, but also to enhance...
Amicable divorces help children weather the storm of divorce
Married couples with children often wonder how divorce will negatively impact their kids. Some couples stay together long past the love has ended for the “sake of the kids”. The idea is that staying under one roof and “faking it”, is better...
Mediation has benefits
Divorce is often a complicated and emotional process. However, for couples willing to work together to handle the process amicably, mediation might be a good option. Couples that choose mediation as opposed to litigation for settling the terms of their divorce can...
Military retirement benefits in a divorce
For many couples in Maryland who get divorced, splitting up retirement assets can be something that happens during the property division negotiations. When one of the spouses is a member of the United States military, their military retirement benefits may then well...
Financial factors in a gray divorce
Divorcing residents in Maryland who are over the age of 50 or even over 60 when their marriage ends should take the time to consider just how their financial world will change. Getting a divorce when near or at the age of retirement can have severe financial...
