In a divorce, you may be entitled to keep your Maryland home. However, even if you aren't allowed to stay in the house, you may still be responsible for making mortgage payments if your name is on the loan. This may be the case even if your spouse is ordered to make...
Understanding the positive and negative effects of divorce
Getting divorced in Maryland can have both positive and negative effects on the members of the family. At different times of the process, something that one spouse might find beneficial might be painful to the other spouse, and this can change over time. However, it...
Keeping your company after a divorce
In Maryland, marital assets must be divided equitably in a divorce settlement. This means that you may lose some or all of your business in a settlement if you don't protect your company. Fortunately, there are several easy steps that you can take to do so. Put your...
How gray divorce affects your adult children
Gray divorce is increasingly common in Maryland. Even though you and your spouse may end your marriage on amicable terms, your split still affects your adult children. You'll need to continue to provide a sense of family. Here are steps that you can take. Avoid...
How criminal records affect child custody and visitation
When Maryland family law judges make child custody decisions, they consider the best interests of the child. Shared custody arrangements are preferred because studies have shown that children lead happier and more fulfilling lives when they spend time with both of...
Divorce can disrupt your finances if you are not careful
Divorce can affect many aspects of your life, including your finances. If you are about to end your Maryland marriage, you should consider several things to avoid a negative impact on your financial stability. Begin with a financial check-in Even before you begin the...
Dealing with your Maryland home in a divorce
You'll make several decisions during your Maryland divorce. For example, you and your spouse might own a family home. If the house is considered marital property, you both must agree on what to do with it. There are a few ways to deal with a family home during a...
Tips for peaceful co-parenting in Maryland
Co-parenting with an ex-spouse in Maryland can be hard. Regardless, it’s important to your child’s development that you be able to cooperate with your ex. There are ways to make co-parenting easier. It requires patience and practice, though, with both parents working...
Can divorce positively affect your children?
Getting divorced in Maryland is an event that can raise a great many concerns. One of the biggest worries you have may concern your children. You may worry how will they will respond to the end of your marriage. This may be enough to keep a relationship together for...
Divorce is changing in the state of Maryland
For better or worse, the divorce rate is rather high in the state of Maryland. However, one thing Maryland residents should keep in mind is that the laws regarding divorce are changing in 2023. If you are entering into a divorce proceeding or considering divorce, you...
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