After you have gone through a divorce in Maryland, it’s natural to feel sad and empty, as though joy is out of reach. As you adjust to your new status, there are things you can do for yourself. These things can help you find happiness after divorce. Have a strong...
If you are a parent in Maryland who pays or receives child support, you should understand how the funds should be used. This might vary from state to state. It might also be affected by the arrangement you and the child’s other parent reach. Why is child support...
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...
No two child custody cases are exactly alike. When parents go through a divorce, they have to create a child custody schedule that works for their family. There are many different options available, and you should choose the one that is best for everyone. Alternating...
Whether you are involved in an amicable, no-fault divorce or a bitter court battle in Maryland, you will need to follow an established process. Understanding each step can help you save time, money and perhaps even some of the anxiety related to the divorce. The...
There are a lot of unknowns for Maryland couples going through a divorce. One of the most stressful things to figure out are how finances will work after the divorce ends, especially if you have to consider things like alimony or child support. Alimony might sound...
A Court Order Acceptable for Processing (COAP) is an important legal action in a divorce settlement. It governs the division of retirement assets for people who have worked for the government in the Civil Service Retirement System or Federal Employees Retirement...
As a Maryland parent who is going through a divorce, you might notice that your child is struggling to cope with the changes and uncertainties that accompany it. While some children might be able to express what they are feeling, others might struggle even further to...
In Maryland, both parents may be granted custody or visitation rights to their child. However, this is only true if a judge determines that this would be in the best interests of that minor. In making a ruling, the court will look at the strength of the bond between a...
When going through a divorce in Maryland, everything you acquired or earned while married is up for an equitable split. In fact, some of your assets that you might think are separate could be divided. On top of that, the court can ask you to pay child and spousal...