Gray divorce refers to divorce among people 50 years old and older. According to studies, gray divorce rates are on the rise. With that in mind, there are some tips that Maryland divorcees can keep in mind for retirement planning after a divorce. Evaluate your new...
Child support is court-ordered financial support that a non-custodial parent must pay to the custodial parent to help cover the expenses of raising a child. While the child support order is legally binding in Maryland, circumstances may change over time, requiring a...
The federal government established rules to ensure that former spouses of military services members receive certain military benefits and pay upon divorce. The rules within the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA) grant a Maryland court the ability...
Depending on the circumstances surrounding a Maryland divorce, it’s possible for one spouse to be more shocked than the other. The spouse who didn’t it coming often struggles with mental and emotional turmoil in the weeks and months following the divorce. The good...
Parents who decide to end their marriages in Maryland are still heavily involved in one another's lives. Even if the divorce takes a nasty turn, parents should commit to working together on behalf of their children. Knowing the three Cs of co-parenting helps ensure...
Divorce causes many major changes for people in Maryland, especially when it comes to their finances. A lot of things may be uncertain during the divorce process. Here’s what you can do to take back control of your finances. Action items Divorce causes changes that...
Maryland parents might have difficulty explaining divorce to their children under normal circumstances. This conversation can become more challenging if they’re parents to children on the autism spectrum. Special needs children have a more challenging time adapting to...
As divorced families evolve so must their co-parenting plans. This is particularly true as children turn into teenagers and their Maryland parents find themselves maneuvering a different set of conflicts and concerns than when the kids were younger. At that time,...
Divorce is something that every Maryland couple with kids wants to avoid if possible. However, many people wind up separating for one or more reasons. When divorce is a possibility, couples often wonder if it will hurt their children. When divorce may benefit children...
In Maryland, you can get divorced for almost any reason you can think of. However, ending your marriage can be expensive, and a lack of funds may act as a barrier to getting out of a relationship that is toxic, dangerous or simply unfulfilling. Fortunately, there are...