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...
Divorce
The effects of gray divorce on adult children
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...
How divorce can affect your medical practice
Divorce can significantly impact the trajectory of your Maryland medical practice. The dissolution of a marriage brings forth many challenges that can affect both personal and professional aspects as they relate to a healthcare professional's life. Understanding and...
Use and possession award during a divorce
When couples go through a divorce, property division is one of the key issues that arise. Sometimes, a judge may award one spouse the exclusive right to use and possess certain properties temporarily. This means that the spouse with custody of the couple's minor child...
Understanding Maryland’s limited divorce
Not all divorces entirely terminate a marriage. Under Maryland law, an absolute divorce only applies on the grounds of mutual consent, adultery, incurable insanity or criminal conviction leading to incarceration. When these grounds for divorce do not apply and you...
Dividing a 401(k) during divorce
When a couple in Maryland divorces, they will likely need to determine how to divide their assets, including retirement accounts such as a 401(k). Deciding on a mutually agreeable solution can be challenging for both parties, as it carries emotional burdens. However,...
The effects of financial infidelity on a gray divorce
When older adults in Maryland get a divorce, they face some financial challenges that are not as acute for younger couples, based mainly around the fact that they may have fewer earning years ahead to offset the financial effects of a divorce. When financial...
Your divorce may be a traumatic event
Maryland law generally allows you to end your marriage for any reason that you can think of. However, a divorce is considered to be one of the most stressful events that a person can experience. In fact, those who have gone through a split from their spouses may...
What’s next after a gray divorce?
In Maryland and other states, divorce after age 50, known as “gray divorce,” is becoming the fastest growing group of divorcees, despite the divorce rate leveling out overall in the United States. Individuals who become single after 50 can face financial difficulties...
Helping your children accept your divorce in Maryland
It is natural for parents in Maryland to worry about how their divorce will affect their children. The great news is that 80% of children raised by divorced parents thrive and develop into responsible adults. You can do several things to help your children when...