Looking at the big picture, divorce might seem easy. You and your spouse try to negotiate resolution to issues like property division and child custody, and when an agreement can’t be reached, you each make your respective arguments to a judge so that they can decide...
During a divorce, especially if emotions are running high, it can be easy to want to fight to keep certain property. For example, both spouses may feel strongly attached to the family home, especially if they have lived there for many years. Usually, a couple’s...
Divorce is rarely easy. Even if you set aside all the emotional factors involved, the legal process and financial maneuvers can be complicated even in a relatively amicable divorce. But if you are going through a divorce from a spouse who is in the armed services, you...
Property division is one of the most complicated aspects of a Maryland divorce and one of the biggest questions people have involves what happens to the house. You have a few different options when it comes to your house. Before you decide which option works best for...
Most Marylanders probably know even without thinking much of it that divorce is stressful. Whether they have been through it themselves or have watched a loved one go through it, one can probably see how in the heat of a very emotional time, people might not make the...
In Maryland, while divorce may be a healthy decision for some individuals, it is a significant life event that can trigger certain emotions and consequences. Some people may underestimate the impact of divorce on their emotional state, finances and children. The...
When Maryland legalized same-sex marriage in 2013, it also made same-sex divorce a reality. Divorce proceedings for same-sex couples should mirror that of heterosexual couples. However, because same-sex marriage is still in its infancy legally, a few issues still need...
Divorce isn't always easy for couples in Maryland. This situation can become tougher when divorcing couples have children together. After such a major life change, it's not uncommon for their offspring to show signs they're struggling with life after divorce. Dealing...
Gray divorce refers to divorce among people 50 years old and older. According to studies, gray divorce rates are on the rise. With that in mind, there are some tips that Maryland divorcees can keep in mind for retirement planning after a divorce. Evaluate your new...
The federal government established rules to ensure that former spouses of military services members receive certain military benefits and pay upon divorce. The rules within the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA) grant a Maryland court the ability...