Shared physical custody of children of divorced couples in Maryland and the metro Washington, D.C. area has been the norm in the 21st century as most parents want to remain involved in their children's lives. Yet, is shared physical custody in their children's best...
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...
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...
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...
Mediation can be a very powerful tool for couples seeking a divorce in Maryland. In addition to being a necessary step before the divorce can go to arbitration, it sometimes allows couples to handle their divorce without ever setting foot in a courtroom. That’s not...
As tax season rolls around, many individuals paying alimony or spousal support in Rockville, Maryland, may be interested in knowing how the alimony will impact their taxes. In the past, the person who paid could deduct spousal support payments, and the individual...
Divorces are unfortunate outcomes for any marriage, and the fate of young children within the new arrangement often becomes a topic of debate. However, gray divorces, those that occur between couples over the age of 50, are becoming increasingly common in Maryland,...
Some married couples in Maryland ultimately realize they’re not meant to be and should get divorced. There is no one-size-fits-all way to end a marriage and different divorce options are available. Contested divorce Couples who cannot agree on multiple issues in their...
The divorce process for high-net-worth Maryland couples requires the division of often complex marital assets. On top of working through who gets what, you and your tax adviser should examine future tax consequences of asset transfers related to the divorce. No...
