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Divorce is obviously a stressful and trying time for anyone to endure. Even when divorces in Maryland aren't contested and don't include a nasty legal battle, they can still induce a great deal of anxiety. Divorce is hard enough to deal endure without having to deal...
Some divorcing couples in Maryland mistakenly assume that splitting up will affect how Social Security income is distributed once one or both ex-spouses reach retirement age. Part of this problem is caused by the Social Security Administration as the government agency...
In many ways, filing for divorce later in life can be more challenging than filing for divorce when the couple is in their 30s. In this stage of life, people are supposed to be getting ready to retire and start drawing social security. When they file for divorce,...
Many successful business owners enter into a marriage either before significant success occurs. Whether you establish your business success before or after tying the knot with your spouse, a potential divorce might have a greater impact on your business interests than...
Couples with significant assets and a high net worth may wind up fighting over finances. Financial disagreements can get so heated that they become a primary cause of divorce in Maryland and other locales. About 22% of all divorces arise from financial arguments and...
When people decide to get divorced in Maryland, they will have to divide their marital assets and debts as a part of the divorce process. Money saved through retirement plans during the marriage will also need to be divided. However, the division of retirement savings...
After months or perhaps years of arguing, it may seem that the difficult part of divorcing is deciding to split and breaking the news to your family. However, many couples find that making the decision is just the beginning, and dividing up marital assets is one of...
In Maryland, many spouses cause themselves a variety of self-inflicted wounds during the divorce process. This transforms a divorce that could have been resolved amicably into a legal battle that did not have to happen. Acting reasonably can keep things from reaching...
Divorce decrees may stipulate terms related to child custody and support. Both parties must abide by the terms or face potential consequences. An ex-spouse that refuses to pay child support, for example, may experience wage garnishment or even arrest. However,...
Some Maryland couples who are going through a divorce might struggle to treat each other civilly. However, giving into momentary rants to or about an ex can have a significant negative impact on the outcome of the divorce, including the settlements and even custody...
