Your divorce settlement may allow you to keep the Maryland home that you shared with your spouse. However, you may be required to take your spouse off of the mortgage. There are a couple of methods that can be used to accomplish this goal. A mortgage may be eligible...
How divorce impacts Roth Individual Retirement Accounts
If you are getting divorced in Maryland, pay attention to your Roth Individual Retirement Account. Depending on how your tax situation changes, you may be able to pay more into it, withdraw money from it or start one. You must act quickly because there are firm...
Strategies for navigating divorce with special needs children
Few things are as challenging for Maryland residents as going through a divorce while caring for a child with special needs. Caring for a beautiful son or daughter with special needs as a single parent requires future planning as the well-being and protection of the...
Life after divorce
If you're one of the many Maryland residents who has been through a divorce, you know that it's not an easy experience. Whether you were the one who initiated the divorce or not, the aftermath of a divorce can be challenging in many ways. But with the right mindset...
The tax consequences of a divorce
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...
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