More women in Maryland and across the U.S. are paying alimony and child support, according to a new survey of divorce lawyers. The survey was conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Of the lawyers who participated in the study, 45 percent said they...
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...
Divorces finalized after the start of 2019 will see significant changes in the way the IRS looks at alimony. In the past, alimony was a tax-deductible expense for the payer and considered income for the recipient. Starting at the beginning of the year, divorcing...
A divorce in Maryland or any other state could have an impact on a child's college education. In some cases, this is because a parent may be required to dedicate money to paying child and spousal support ahead of continuing to fund a son or daughter's higher...
When a Maryland couple chooses to get a divorce, it can have both emotional and financial ramifications. Increasingly, those who are going through the end of a marriage are consulting financial planners as well as attorneys. This is because few people want a divorce...
There are many business concerns to occupy the minds of entrepreneurs and small business owners in Maryland, but personal concerns can also be of particular importance. Reports estimate that around 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, and that includes marriages...
Many Maryland parents considering divorce may find that dealing with child custody can be the most difficult part of separating. While both parents may love their children deeply, ending the marital relationship could mean less family time. By developing a custody...
If you have decided on divorce, you may also have decided that an uncontested divorce would be preferable over litigation. While there are many benefits, there are also certain obstacles that you must overcome. Are you and your spouse good candidates for an...
When people in Maryland make the decision to divorce, one of the most complex aspects of ending the marriage is often resolving child custody issues. While the parents' romantic relationship is over, it is often very difficult for both the parents and the children to...
What is sometimes called "gray divorce" is on the rise, and it means that more older couples in Maryland may be divorcing than in previous generations. For those who have not been active participants in managing the household finances, this could mean having to deal...