Divorce in Maryland can affect every aspect of your life and financial situation, including your tax obligations. You probably filed a joint return during your marriage and enjoyed some tax advantages, but after divorce, you must file separate returns. You will no...
Being married for decades does not ensure marital bliss. Divorce trends have clearly shown a sharp increase in older adults ending their long-term marriages. Various reasons motivate people in Maryland in their 50s, 60s or 70s to part ways with a spouse. Divorce...
Even though divorce is sometimes necessary, the whole process can take a toll on you if you are not psychologically and emotionally prepared to deal with your separation. If you are going through a divorce, here are some of the tools you can use to stay strong during...
If you are a Maryland resident whose spouse is in the military and you decide to seek a divorce, you should learn about your rights and possible benefits. Though there are limitations to these rights, and you must meet certain conditions, these benefits can help you...
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...
There are many military service members and retired service members in the Maryland area. Unfortunately, some face marital difficulties that end in divorce. The military life can be difficult and people who decide to end a marriage will have concerns as to what the...
Divorce is a complex issue under any circumstances, but when a Maryland couple has children, navigating the terrain takes on greater urgency. Often, there is a disagreement over child custody. Once that is settled, there must also be a parenting plan. Factors that are...
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...
There's a question that some parents have when they're trying to find out if a man is a father of a child. They want to know if the paternity test could ever be wrong. Realistically, it's unlikely for these tests to be wrong, but that doesn't mean that inaccuracies...
Did you know that a DNA match to your child isn't necessarily a guarantee that you're the parent? There are very few exceptions when that happens, but it can and does occur. Paternity fraud happens, and it's normal for some people to believe that a man is the father...