Residents of Maryland who are ordered to pay child support are currently only obligated to make payments until their children become legal adults, but a new state bill could change that. The Maryland House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote soon on HB 986, which...
Divorce rate falls across United States
According to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau, divorce rates across the country are gradually falling. In fact, the average rate of divorce has decreased by approximately 5 percent since 1996. The Census Bureau officials behind the report say that the costly...
Child custody disputes get messy over international borders
There are many issues that need to be resolved when a couple decides to get divorced. There are considerations surrounding child support, spousal support and even who gets to keep the house. But for some couples, the biggest source of contention is child custody....
“Divorce Hotel” helps couples separate easily
A concept being called the "Divorce Hotel" has been introduced in another country, designed to help divorcing couples end their marriages quickly and without many of the hassles commonly associated with divorce. While such an idea differs significantly from anything...
Carefully planned marriages could prevent painful divorces
A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive shows that almost 50 percent of divorced individuals wish they had signed a prenuptial agreement before getting married, with 44 percent of single individuals saying they would want such an agreement in place before...
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