No one marries planning to get divorced. Yet, every year, thousands of Maryland couples decided to part ways and end their marriages. This is never the ideal outcome, but the difficulties that accompany a divorce can depend greatly on the steps each party has taken in...
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Tips for navigating divorce with a high-needs child
When parents split, issues like child support, child custody and co-parenting are often at the center of the divorce. Having a high-needs child, such as one with autism spectrum disorder, can make these discussions all the more challenging. However, it is critical...
3 issues will help you draft a solid child custody plan
When you think back to your wedding day, you probably never could have imagined that you’d one day be filing for a divorce in a Maryland court. As a parent, one of your highest priorities will no doubt be to provide loving support to your children as they come to...
Getting a divorce when an ex’s whereabouts are unknown
When the time comes to finalize a divorce, most people hope for a speedy resolution. However, some Maryland individuals face a unique challenge when it comes to signing the final paperwork: their ex is nowhere to be found. Whether the person has been gone for years or...
Tips for pursuing a divorce with a resistant spouse
Although divorces always involve both spouses, situations may occur where one spouse does not necessarily want the marriage to end. This can lead to many difficulties in the divorce process and, in some cases, may result in a more adversarial breakup. Here are some...
Divorce while deployed: important steps to take
Knowing what steps to take when pursuing a divorce can be challenging in any scenario, but when one or both of the spouses is deployed, it adds an extra layer of considerations. For both parties, there are certain steps that can be taken even during the deployment to...
Issues that affect your child support settlement
When you filed for divorce, your children’s well-being was no doubt your highest priority. There is no way to legally end a marriage without it disrupting children’s lives in some way. However, with careful planning and well-formed decisions, there is no reason that...
Considering “bird-nesting” in 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...
How to determine the value of a home in divorce
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...
Clothing matters in a child custody case
When you made the decision to file for divorce, you no doubt understood that it would affect your children’s lives. When your spouse made it clear that you were going to be in for a fight regarding child custody issues, you may have worried about what you should do or...
