A financial crisis could take Maryland families by surprise. Unexpected downturns in an economy might result in job losses or drastic reductions in small business revenues. Others might find their investments lose value. Imagine such things happening at a time when...
Knowing the consequences of student loans and divorce
If you're getting divorced in Maryland, a common-law state, and one of you has student loans, understanding how they are dealt with is essential. This is especially true if they were obtained while you were married. Did one of you cosign for the student loan? One of...
Divorce and real estate portfolios in Maryland
If you are a real estate investor in Maryland, your portfolio may be one of your most valued financial assets. Typically, the judge will divide all of your marital assets during divorce, but that doesn't mean you'll lose your business. Here are some ways you could use...
What documents do you need for remarriage?
If you are planning on getting remarried soon in Maryland, your wedding event may be much the same as your first nuptials, but you also need to be aware of legal obligations that you must go through to tie the knot this time. Whether you are remarrying after divorce...
Factors that influence how a court awards alimony
Several factors go into the decision to award alimony in Maryland. Individuals seeking spousal support need to prove a need for it. The court may decide to award alimony for a specific length of time or until certain conditions are met, and it can also award spousal...
Planning for divorce before you file
When you're preparing to file for divorce in Maryland, it's important to plan ahead. Start by hiring a divorce attorney to help guide you through the process. You'll need to organize your finances and create a new budget as you prepare to live on your own. You may...
Getting Social Security benefits from ex-spouses
Maryland divorcees may be entitled to a portion of their ex-spouses’ Social Security payments, provided they are not currently married. Social Security benefits for ex-spouses are available to individuals who were married to their exes for at least 10 years if they...
Divorce for a business owner can be problematic
Divorce for Maryland couples involves many potential areas of conflict. Of course, when children are involved, the issues of child custody and support become paramount. However, asset division can be as contentious as child custody and often far more complex. This is...
Considerations for keeping the home in a divorce
If couples in Maryland who are getting a divorce own a home, they will need to decide how to divide it along with the rest of their joint property. They may sell it, or one person might decide to keep it. In the latter case, it is necessary to determine how much...
Lessening the stress of divorce
Divorce represents big changes in life for most people, which can make dissolving a marriage challenging and emotional. Maryland couples whose relationships are crumbling might like to hear some advice from a certified divorce financial analyst and author of a book...
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