Divorcing someone you share children with is very different from divorcing someone when no children are involved. Your children will tie you together for years to come and whether you like it or not you cannot just shut the other person out of your life for good. The...
What are the benefits of an amicable divorce?
In some cases, an amicable divorce is impossible. Perhaps one person found out that their partner was having an extramarital affair, for example. The divorce will likely be contentious. But in many cases, couples just decide that it’s time to be done with the...
How to proceed when your spouse refuses mediation
In Maryland, divorce can involve many emotions and challenges that make it difficult to reach an agreement on issues such as finances and children. When both parties agree to mediation, they can often reach more amicable and cost-effective solutions. However, when one...
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 happens when one spouse doesn’t want to divorce?
A marriage could suffer from several problems that lead both spouses to seek a divorce. Divorce proceedings in Maryland could become more complicated when one spouse wants to dissolve the marriage, and the other does not. The spouse wishing to keep the marriage...
Co-Parenting without conflict
Divorce is difficult and, when there are children involved, conflict can erupt when it comes to custody and support. In Maryland, the courts use the ability for parent to communicate and reach shared decisions strongly when determining custody. If one parent fights or...
Paying a spouse’s attorney’s fees in a divorce
If you are getting a divorce in Maryland, you may be concerned about the cost. The process can be expensive, and this can be particularly true if you have to pay not just your attorney's fees but those of your ex-spouse. While usually each person pays their own legal...
When should couples sign a prenup before getting married?
While any couple in Maryland can benefit from signing a prenuptial agreement before their marriage, some couples can benefit more than others. If the couple files for divorce, having a prenup can help protect their assets and make the property division process go...
One state is becoming a haven for asset trusts
Spouses in a Maryland divorce need to know that they have received their share of the marital estate. Sometimes, one spouse will unilaterally reduce the size of the marital estate by hiding assets. This is likely to raise the ire of the family law court. However, the...
What happens to education debt in a divorce?
Many couples who are divorcing carry a high student loan debt load, so one of the major considerations in a divorce is how much debt each spouse will have to assume. The rules in Maryland are pretty clear-cut regarding which spouse will be responsible for student loan...
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