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Property division in Washington, D.C., begins with deciding what's marital property and what isn't. Also known as community property, marital property includes the things that two people gained during their time married. There are some challenges, however, when...
Are you facing a divorce? Like everyone else in the same situation, it’s possible you’re feeling overwhelmed and confused about the process and its outcome. However, unlike everyone else, you may have thought of involving a divorce coach to make your process easier....
Negotiating a divorce settlement should be done while coming to terms with the taxes you're likely to face. Issuing a post-divorce asset transfer in Washington, D.C., is legal but is subject to changing tax laws. What's important to understand is that transfers and...
While most Maryland couples do not foresee a divorce when they get married, understanding what marital property means in the state can become useful if the spouses do decide to part ways later in life. This information might also become useful if they decide to enter...
A divorce is often difficult for the entire family. Whether you have biological or adopted children in Maryland or the D.C. area, it’s no different. You should know how to handle going through your divorce when you have adopted children. You and your ex maintain your...
Divorced parents in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., area will need to work together to create a parenting plan. While some plans are very simple and focus only on parenting time, more detailed ones that anticipate areas of possible conflict can be very helpful in...
It can be devastating to hear that your spouse wants to get a divorce. This may be true even if you had been thinking about submitting a divorce petition to a Maryland judge yourself. However, you do have some level of control over what happens next. You can ask your...
Maryland couples who have decided to part ways might need to negotiate alimony payments as part of their divorce process. Alimony, unlike child support, is not always depending on a set state formula, which can make it more challenging during settlement talks....
There are many different ways for divorced parents in Maryland to arrange a shared parenting plan. Many parents agree to a 50-50 custody split because it allows them to spend equal time with their children. However, a 50-50 split is not always in a child's best...
Getting a divorce from your spouse is never an easy or overnight process. In some instances, you may be interested in post-divorce modifications even after the finalization of your divorce, depending on your individual situation. If you reside in the state of...
