You and your spouse finally agree to an uncontested divorce. Now, all that is left for you to do is to divide your marital property equitably. An equitable division of marital property ensures neither spouse is at a financial disadvantage after the divorce. It is...
Some may have heard of the term gray divorce, which refers to spouses over the age of 50 dissolving their marriages. Several factors may contribute to older couples filing for divorce in a Maryland Family Court. Even when the process plays out amicably, lingering...
When dividing assets during divorce, the court can categorize your properties based on when you acquired them. If you obtained them during the marriage, it is marital. Non-marital assets are those you receive before the marriage or from sources directing it only to...
A fundamental part of child custody is ensuring the child will maintain a relationship with the other parent. To achieve this, a parenting plan is necessary. Know what should be part of a parenting plan The parents need to think about the child’s needs. That includes...
Divorce often involves many painful and complex emotions that may take you a long time to process. When you are trying to get over someone, sometimes the last thing you want to do is talk with them. However, having no contact with your ex when you are divorcing is...
It can feel like a gut punch when your child’s other parent seeks a custody modification in hopes of limiting or even completely eliminating your time with your child. After all, if they’re successful on their motion, then your relationship with your child can be...
You put a lot of work into setting up an alimony order as part of your divorce settlement. You calculated how much the paying party can afford, how much the receiving party needs, and you negotiated how long the receiving party will need the financial support before...
The end of a marriage is felt by everyone in the family, even when the children are already adults. For older parents in Maryland, it might be easy to forget that even if their children are adults, they will also experience many of the emotional toils associated with...
You and your spouse must equitably divide all your marital property, including retirement plans. Divorcing spouses may overlook assets they still hold jointly despite the divorce, which can have adverse financial consequences, especially when those are your retirement...
Child support serves as a source of financial stability for post-divorce parents. Failing to account for it may mean possible jail time. But what if the situation takes a turn and an obligated parent faces incarceration for another crime? What happens to child support...
