Although divorce can have tremendous emotional implications for you and your family, it’s also a major financial transaction. If you’re not careful as you navigate the process, then you could wind up at a disadvantage as you move onto the next chapter of your life....
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...
Divorce causes many major changes for people in Maryland, especially when it comes to their finances. A lot of things may be uncertain during the divorce process. Here’s what you can do to take back control of your finances. Action items Divorce causes changes that...
High earners in Maryland may have additional considerations when they decide to divorce. While people of any financial status or profession may struggle with the emotional, practical and legal considerations that come with the end of a marriage, property division is...
Life insurance can be an issue in a Maryland divorce. Sometimes, the marital separation agreement will require each spouse to maintain a certain amount of life insurance coverage. In some cases, ex-spouses may have life insurance on each other. This can be...
It may seem surprising, but an increasing number of couples in Maryland have had to figure out how to divide cryptocurrencies during their divorce. In recent years, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have experienced a massive surge in value. This makes them a valuable...
When divorce becomes a reality, couples are faced with determining which party will receive maintenance (alimony) and at what amount. There are many factors that go into the decision, of which “standard of living” is only one. Some people believe the...
In divorce cases that are financially complex, there are specialists who you can call upon for assistance. Your marital assets may be extensive, and your spouse may know more about them than you do. If you suspect that he may not be entirely transparent in terms...
There could be several reasons for your decision to end your marriage. Perhaps the issue of trust is one of them. You may have found that your spouse lied to you on several occasions. For example, although he says otherwise, you believe that he has been depleting...
If the property distribution phase of your divorce is coming up, you may have concerns as to whether your spouse has appropriately listed all the marital assets. Your spouse is in business for himself. He has done very well, but has he done better than he lets on? You...