Filing for divorce may have a significant impact on your physical and mental health. However, it may also have an impact on your finances as ending your marriage may trigger taxable events that may influence your Maryland and federal returns. A tax liability may...
How life insurance works in a Maryland divorce
Sorting your assets during a divorce can be a headache for Maryland residents. There’s a lot to consider, from investment accounts to real estate. With so much to figure out, it’s no surprise that some assets tend to slip under the radar. One asset that is commonly...
How can you make the holidays less stressful after a divorce?
Divorces may cause you pain throughout the entire year, but the holidays often result in even greater tension. If you dread spending your first holidays in Maryland after a divorce, try to follow these guidelines to reduce your stress. Plans for yourself If your...
How to help your kids cope with your separation
When parents go through a formal separation or divorce in Maryland, the children are often the ones who suffer the most. They may feel confused, scared and alone. One of the best things parents can do to help reduce their children's stress levels during this difficult...
Should you use mediation or collaborative divorce?
When you and your spouse decide that it’s best you divorce, you have options. Maryland gives you an alternative means to end your marriage: mediation and collaborative divorce. Knowing how these methods compare can help you decide which is better for you....
Handling the business in a Maryland divorce
Maryland spouses who go into business together never think about what could happen if they choose to separate. It can be difficult to figure out the ins and outs of what will happen to the business as you’re going through a divorce. What usually happens to the...
What to do about co-parenting with a narcissistic parent
One of the hardest issues that a divorced parent in Maryland can face is trying to co-parent with a narcissist. This situation means that many of the typical co-parenting strategies do not work, but there are things that you can do to make the situation less...
Understanding the spousal Social Security benefit
One of the topics estranged Maryland couples might discuss is financial support and financial stability for the future. And as spouses get closer to retirement age, how to support themselves after the divorce is finalized is very important. As part of their...
The stages of a divorce settlement
Persons in troubled marriages may file for divorce wishing the union would end as quickly as possible. Unreasonable delays might be intolerable, but both parties should realize that rushing to a settlement might not benefit anyone. Working properly through the various...
Having a child-centered divorce in Maryland
When you are going through a divorce, it can be tough to focus on anything else. Your mind may be racing constantly, and you may feel like you are in a fog. However, it is important to try and focus on your kids during this time. They are probably feeling a lot of...
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