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The types and grounds for divorce in Maryland
Couples in Maryland who are in a failing marriage may be facing the reality that divorce is in their future. The divorce process can be sobering, but it can also provide each spouse with the clean break they need to move forward with a fresh start. It is important to...
Where should I file a military divorce?
Military divorces are in a league all their own when it comes to a filing jurisdiction. In a standard civilian divorce, the case will be filed in whichever state the couple resided in for a minimum of six months is the preceding year, and in whichever county the...
Dividing marital property and debt in a divorce
Although every divorce case in Maryland is different, with unique issues in each case, there is one issue that is almost universal in all divorce cases: property and debt division. Some divorcing couples may not have children and, therefore, there are no issue of...
How is paternity established?
When a child is born to a married couple in Maryland, the law assumes that the husband is the father of the child. This means that the father automatically has legal responsibilities toward their child, in addition to the emotional ones they must be providing. For...
How do separations work in Maryland?
Unlike other states, Maryland does not have a formal legal separation process. If a couple takes up separate residents and end their romantic relationship, then Maryland law considers them separated. A separation is a grounds for a contested divorce in Maryland,...
Should I fight to keep the family home after divorce?
Divorce is more than just an emotional process. It’s also a financial transaction. This means that you need to be careful with how you negotiate or litigate your marriage dissolution to ensure that you obtain the best possible outcome, setting yourself on a strong...
Dealing with alimony as an important issue in your divorce case
When couples in Maryland get divorced, there will be a wide variety of issues to address in the legal case. These issues can include property division, child support and child custody, among others, but perhaps no other issue can foster more resentment between the...
Dealing with a toxic divorce
Most divorces in Maryland involve a significant amount of emotional pain and stress. Even childless couples who arrive at the decision to end their marriage with little or no disagreement can experience depression, anger, resentment and other emotions that make the...
Invalidating a Maryland prenuptial agreement
Many Maryland couples sign a prenuptial agreement before they solemnize their marriage, but once the agreement is signed and the marriage ceremony completed, one or both spouses may wonder if the agreement is enforceable. If a prenuptial agreement meets the...
Here’s what you need to consider about child custody
Has your marriage hit a rough patch? If so, then you might be wondering if divorce is the right move. If your like many of the other people in Maryland who are considering marriage dissolution, then you might be hesitant. Not because of the financial ramifications of...
