Couples in Maryland that had a child in the first seven months after marriage or whose firstborn was a girl might be more likely to get a divorce than people who waited to have a child or whose first child was a boy. Nationwide studies have identified a number of...
The decision to divorce may be a difficult one for some people in Maryland. Often, the situation in a marriage may worsen gradually so that a person does not realize how bad it has become. It may be obvious to outsiders that someone should get a divorce, but it may...
On Sept. 27, the ADP Research Institute released a study examining wage garnishments using anonymous data from 12 million workers throughout the country. Researchers found that around 7 percent of workers, or 1 in every 14, had their wages garnished for various...
Fees for legal or financial advice only scratch the surface of divorce costs. When a couple in Maryland possesses assets, taxes and housing expenses can cut deeply into the value of a divorce settlement. People over the age of 50 experience higher long-term costs...
Collecting child support can be an emotionally draining, and tedious process. If you have a court order and are still not getting the support you are owed, you are certainly not alone. It is estimated that less than half of parents with a current support order are...
Maryland couples who are getting a divorce should keep in mind that there will be a change in how they file their taxes as well. Marital status is determined by what a person's status was on the last day of the year, so at this point a person will either file as...
People who divorce later in life has less time to recover financially than those who divorce at a younger age. For older people getting a divorce, it's crucial to plan carefully to ensure the greatest degree of financial security once the papers are signed. For some,...
People holding jobs in Maryland that require late or irregular hours appear to face a higher risk of getting a divorce. An analysis of data from the 2015 American Community Survey showed that occupations that service nightlife or travel, such as bartenders, casino...
Following a divorce, a Maryland parent may call his or her ex toxic for a variety of reasons. In some cases, the ex may still be angry about the divorce, may be attempting to alienate the children or has an addiction that makes co-parenting difficult. Even so, many...
In Maryland, parental rights may be terminated either involuntarily or voluntarily. There are certain circumstances that might lead a court to order a termination. Parents may also terminate their own rights voluntarily, which normally happens in the case of adoption....