Going through a divorce in Maryland can be a time-consuming and expensive process. Owning a business can make it even more difficult and take longer to be finalized. As a female entrepreneur, there are a few things that you should know going into divorce. Your spouse...
When Maryland couples get divorced, many will have to contend with dividing their retirement plans. The division of retirement accounts must be completed correctly. If an account is not divided correctly, both spouses might face tax consequences. Retirement plans are...
Since 1990, the divorce rates for people over the age of 55 have increased significantly. This is true in spite of the fact that the divorce rates for younger Maryland couples have tended to trend lower in that same time period. There are many possible reasons why...
When Maryland couples decide that it's time to go through a divorce, they have to get down to the nitty-gritty of how they're going to split their assets and liabilities. One of the biggest concerns of both spouses is what happens to the marital home. Trying to come...
When you're preparing to file for divorce in Maryland, it's important to plan ahead. Start by hiring a divorce attorney to help guide you through the process. You'll need to organize your finances and create a new budget as you prepare to live on your own. You may...
If you're going through a divorce in Maryland, there might be a lot on the line. You're likely dividing up financials with your ex-spouse, so it's understandable to wonder what happens to your pension after getting divorced. Here are a few helpful ways to protect your...
One of the most important steps to take with co-parenting or sharing child custody is creating a parenting plan. This document will determine how much time each parent spends with the child and how often they spend time together. The schedule should be detailed and...
Maryland couples know that divorce is hard on everyone. It's hard on the couple who is dissolving their union, and it's hard on the children if there were any. Acrimonious divorce cases involving children often end up with every member of the family feeling stressed,...
It isn't uncommon for individuals in Maryland to receive alimony payments as part of a divorce settlement. However, the tax treatment that those payments receive depends on when your divorce was finalized. Was your divorce finalized before the start of 2019? If your...
For many people in Maryland, getting divorced means adjusting to a completely new lifestyle. If you were financially dependent on your spouse for most of your marriage, the judge might rule that your former spouse has to pay spousal support. This can help you support...
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