A divorce in Maryland or any other state could have an impact on a child's college education. In some cases, this is because a parent may be required to dedicate money to paying child and spousal support ahead of continuing to fund a son or daughter's higher...
When a Maryland couple chooses to get a divorce, it can have both emotional and financial ramifications. Increasingly, those who are going through the end of a marriage are consulting financial planners as well as attorneys. This is because few people want a divorce...
There are many business concerns to occupy the minds of entrepreneurs and small business owners in Maryland, but personal concerns can also be of particular importance. Reports estimate that around 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, and that includes marriages...
If you have decided on divorce, you may also have decided that an uncontested divorce would be preferable over litigation. While there are many benefits, there are also certain obstacles that you must overcome. Are you and your spouse good candidates for an...
What is sometimes called "gray divorce" is on the rise, and it means that more older couples in Maryland may be divorcing than in previous generations. For those who have not been active participants in managing the household finances, this could mean having to deal...
It may be no surprise that couples in Maryland who eventually decide to divorce are more likely to argue about a range of issues before the end of the marriage. However, one study indicates that arguments over relatively mundane issues like housework and the...
The best time to prepare for divorce is well ahead of the actual court filing. Therefore, unhappy Maryland spouses interested in protecting their finances should take steps to minimize the harmful effects of marital dissolution. Every situation is different, but there...
Maryland residents who go through a divorce and have to divide their retirement funds can avoid having to pay high taxes and penalties by not making certain mistakes. They should be aware that the different kinds of retirement accounts are governed by their own set of...
Maryland couples may consider it cynical to plan for the end of a marriage before it starts, but doing so could save a great deal of acrimony and legal fees if the relationship fails to last forever. Even for marriages that do last, pre-marital planning for financial...
Divorce means breaking up a family, and the decision affects everyone. Some children take it better than others, which means that you will need to devote more time to helping those who struggle with the transition. Here are five signs that point to post-divorce...