In the beginning, marriages are usually full of excitement and optimism. While this doesn’t have to fade completely, couples generally have to navigate obstacles. Minor disagreements can typically be resolved quite quickly. Everyone has bad days and that’s just part...
When considering a divorce in Maryland, it is important to understand how spousal support (commonly known as alimony) might affect the financial dynamics between you and your spouse. Spousal support refers to court-ordered payments made by one spouse to the other,...
Most working professionals prepare for financial stability during retirement in several ways. Many might set aside some of their income in tax-deferred accounts, such as 401(k)s. Others might accrue pensions by maintaining long-term employment with one company. Those...
If you and your spouse have been separated and/or considering divorce for some time, it’s important to know that there have been some changes in Maryland laws regarding divorce since you may have last looked at them. Changes that took effect last October can help...
When you’re splitting up assets during a divorce, some things are relatively easy to remember. Maybe the two of you have a shared bank account, so you already know that you need to close that account and open one in your name. When you do, the two of you probably need...
A high-asset divorce typically deals with issues that far less affluent couples ever encounter. That’s both a blessing and a curse, as it can make the disposition of marital assets more complex. Alternatively, it also offers divorcing spouses additional options when...
In the beginning, most relationships and marriages have a "feel-good" factor. However, the reality is that most couples have difficulties that they have to work through. This is part and parcel of being in a long-term relationship. The feel-good factor should still...
Many of the most valuable assets in a marital estate are readily accessible and divisible when people divorce. They hold the title to their home and have control over the funds in their financial accounts. Other assets may theoretically be part of the marital estate...
Some ex-partners can forge an amicable co-parenting relationship after their divorce. But sometimes, there are too many contentious emotions to make co-parenting a reality. Another option is parallel parenting, which allows both parents to be involved in their...
Going through a divorce at age 50 or older is on the rise. But do couples who dissolve their marriage later in life have an easier or more complicated process? How does a gray divorce differ from other types of divorces? Here is what to know: More assets are involved...
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