Are you having a tough time in your marriage? If so, then you might be wondering if it’s time to seek divorce. Only you can answer that question, but you also don’t want to be trapped in a toxic marriage that causes you otherwise avoidable emotional and psychological...
Divorce can be a confusing and complex process. If this is your first time going through the divorce process in Maryland, you are likely to have many questions. Along with the requirements and paperwork, you will probably find yourself encountering unfamiliar terms...
Looking at the big picture, divorce might seem easy. You and your spouse try to negotiate resolution to issues like property division and child custody, and when an agreement can’t be reached, you each make your respective arguments to a judge so that they can decide...
When a Maryland judge signed the final order in a divorce proceeding, many issues are resolved: division of assets, child support, child custody, and alimony. Many Marylanders, however, do not realize that this order is not carved in stone. It can be modified for many...
When you have a child custody agreement, there may be situations when it is necessary to move. This is called relocation, and it may require court approval. Reasons for relocation In any circumstance that requires you to move, there may be an impact on the child and...
During a divorce, especially if emotions are running high, it can be easy to want to fight to keep certain property. For example, both spouses may feel strongly attached to the family home, especially if they have lived there for many years. Usually, a couple’s...
Divorce is rarely easy. Even if you set aside all the emotional factors involved, the legal process and financial maneuvers can be complicated even in a relatively amicable divorce. But if you are going through a divorce from a spouse who is in the armed services, you...
Property division is one of the most complicated aspects of a Maryland divorce and one of the biggest questions people have involves what happens to the house. You have a few different options when it comes to your house. Before you decide which option works best for...
There are benefits to establishing paternity, both for the child and for the parents. If you would like to establish paternity in Maryland, there are several options available. Establishing paternity The parents can voluntarily acknowledge paternity of the child at...
Although the end of a marriage is difficult, emotional, stressful and life-changing, there truly is an end to the daunting process that results in a post-divorce future where you are happier. Money is often the root to many problems and could be the very reason why...