Fewer things are more stressful in Maryland than child custody matters. However, one thing that can top that is your former spouse’s new spouse wanting to adopt your child. This is what you should know and how to respond. How to respond You're under no obligation to...
Poor communication is one of the top reasons listed for divorce in the greater Washington, D.C., area. If this was the main complaint during your marriage, you may be wondering how you will be able to communicate while going through your divorce and afterward. Verbal...
Divorce is usually an emotional process, and when you are a parent, it can become even more complex. For parents in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. area, there are special factors to contemplate when divorce is on the horizon. The child’s past experiences As parents...
After a divorce between Maryland parents, child custody and other matters must be decided. One of those issues is how the child will maintain medical insurance coverage. Parents can create their own agreement In some cases, the parents might agree on how the child’s...
It's not always easy to know when it's time to call it quits on a bad marriage in Maryland; sometimes, however, the signs are clear. Unfortunately, it's not easy to imagine having a smooth divorce after a terrible relationship, but it is possible. Be wise about how...
It can take years for Maryland couples to recover after a divorce. It’s not necessarily uncommon for couples to reconcile after the divorce has been finalized. Rebuilding a romantic relationship with your ex-spouse can be filled with a lot of uncertainty. While not...
While you are trying to come to terms with the emotional effects of the divorce process, you also need to worry about the daily changes in your life. Part of that daily change includes finding housing in Maryland. While you can purchase a home during this time, there...
Once the court finalizes your divorce, you likely do not want to revisit the financial disagreements that occurred during the proceedings. However, major life decisions may prompt you to seek a change in alimony post-divorce. While most Maryland courts consider their...
A divorce is an emotionally and financially complex matter for couples in Maryland, and it is easy to make a mistake that can cost a lot of money in taxes without realizing it. This is especially true when it comes to transferring assets between the two parties as...
Once a divorce decree is issued by a Maryland judge, most aspects of it cannot be modified. However, when the decree also includes provisions related to child custody and support, these provisions might need to be modified as the children grow and the family changes....
