When parents sign a custody agreement or resolve their divorce, they are addressing their current circumstances. For whatever reason, these circumstances can change over time. In some cases, parents want to relocate with the children. These cases often end up in...
What will happen to your business during a divorce?
Going through a divorce in Maryland can be a time-consuming and expensive process. Owning a business can make it even more difficult and take longer to be finalized. As a female entrepreneur, there are a few things that you should know going into divorce. Your spouse...
Why older couples are getting divorced
Since 1990, the divorce rates for people over the age of 55 have increased significantly. This is true in spite of the fact that the divorce rates for younger Maryland couples have tended to trend lower in that same time period. There are many possible reasons why...
What to do with your mortgage during a divorce
When Maryland couples decide that it's time to go through a divorce, they have to get down to the nitty-gritty of how they're going to split their assets and liabilities. One of the biggest concerns of both spouses is what happens to the marital home. Trying to come...
The tax treatment of spousal support payments
It isn't uncommon for individuals in Maryland to receive alimony payments as part of a divorce settlement. However, the tax treatment that those payments receive depends on when your divorce was finalized. Was your divorce finalized before the start of 2019? If your...
Do you lose spousal support after you go to work?
For many people in Maryland, getting divorced means adjusting to a completely new lifestyle. If you were financially dependent on your spouse for most of your marriage, the judge might rule that your former spouse has to pay spousal support. This can help you support...
A healthy approach to divorce
In the United States, nearly 50% of all marriages end in divorce. In Maryland, there are about 2.5 divorces per 1,000 citizens each year. A divorce can devastate both partners and entire families, but there are strategies to get through this stressful time with peace...
Practical tips for divorce
Going through a divorce in Maryland can be draining, both emotionally and financially. While there's no way to make divorce quick and easy, there are ways to make your divorce an experience that helps you grow instead of a never-ending nightmare. Here are some tips on...
How can adultery affect a divorce?
In a state with fault divorce like Maryland, adultery can have a massive impact on the outcome of the divorce. While there are a few arguments that can protect the spouse accused of adultery in court, they typically end up with a smaller share of the assets and less...
Spouse occupation: Does it really lead to divorce?
There's no denying that divorce has become more prevalent within Maryland and across the rest of the United States over the past few decades. Although each couple may have their own reasons for filing for divorce, the numbers have also shown another major cause for...
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