Individuals who had their divorce finalized in 2018 or before can typically deduct their alimony when it comes time to file their taxes in Maryland. However, there are certain rules that they need to meet in order to do so. This is what you need to know if you want to...
Child custody arrangements aren't always set in stone. Parents in Maryland may have an initial arrangement that outlines the terms of the custody agreement. However, circumstances can change in a moment, and parents may need to appeal for a modification of the...
Divorce can be a highly continuous and drawn-out process. Thankfully, there are ways to make the process simpler and less conflict-filled. One such way is by establishing mutual consent. Fortunately, Maryland has a relatively simple process that can help couples...
Divorce is a complex process that affects everyone involved. As some parents in Maryland discover, divorce can affect teens in ways that might not always be easy to identify. Parents who choose to end their marriage should be prepared to support their teens during the...
If you are getting a divorce in Maryland and you or your spouse are in the military, you probably know that there will several different issues to deal with that would not come up if you were both civilians. One of those issues is what happens to the military pension...
Depending on the length of your Maryland marriage and your spouse's military service, you might be eligible for certain military benefits when you divorce. Eligibility is based on the length of the marriage, the length of your spouse's military service, and how much...
The state of Maryland differentiates between an "absolute divorce" and a "limited divorce." An absolute divorce ends the marriage and allows both parties to move on with their lives. A limited divorce--also known as legal separation--doesn't end the marriage but...
If you're going through a divorce in Maryland, you're going to have to go through the process of dividing up all of your marital assets. One very tricky area of separating assets is when it comes to retirement accounts like pension plans. In most cases, these plans...
As some couples in Maryland have discovered, divorce comes with deep implications emotionally and financially. Making certain financial mistakes during this process can complicate life even more post-divorce. Recognizing the kind of mistakes that can be made and...
Property division and debt distribution represent among the most contentious aspects of a Maryland divorce. Property division issues potentially become even more acrimonious when a divorcing couple jointly owns a business. If you co-own a business with your spouse and...