Divorce

In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that same-sex couples in Maryland and across the nation have the right to marry. That decision has led to a great deal of debate, and even certain forms of protest. One such effort may be...

The media coverage of the divorce of southern governor Robert Bentley and his wife of 50 years has spread across the nation. Many people are angry that the politician was able to convince a family court judge to seal his divorce records, which shields the details of...

A recent study looked at the ways in which relationships end, and found that when a marriage is faltering, women may be more likely to throw in the towel than men. The study made use of data collected from more than 2,000 survey respondents, all of whom were involved...

Many Maryland readers were completely unaware of the company Ashley Madison, or the services that it provides its clients. However, the recent hack into the company's website has brought the seedy details of the company into the light of day. Ashley Madison is a...

For most Maryland spouses, the divorce process is largely unknown territory. Ending a marriage is not something that individuals do on a regular basis, and most people are in the dark when it comes to what to expect or how to move the process forward. This is why it...

For many in Maryland, the primary focus within a divorce case is the division of marital wealth. This is an understandable approach because the outcome of the property division process will have lasting ramifications for both spouses. When structuring a negotiation...

When going through a Maryland divorce, it can be helpful to view one's choices through the eyes of another. In fact, it can even help to envision how a stronger, wiser and more savvy version of oneself might handle matters. A recently published article asks readers...

Few Maryland residents are probably unaware of the benefits of having a prenuptial agreement in place before tying the knot. However, there are a number of things that can render a prenup void, leaving spouses without the protection they need if divorce is the...

Maryland couples who are facing a divorce may wish to share a few thoughts with their loved ones. Although a divorce can be liberating, it can also be devastating. Also, family and friends may be unintentionally judgmental, and this is not helpful because it is never...

Creating a workable budget with two breadwinners can be tricky, but, for a single person, especially a parent, in Maryland, it is often a financial nightmare. There are 14.5 million single-parent families in the United States, and child support and spousal support may...