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...
Divorce and Social Security benefits
Many divorced couples in Maryland do not realize that they may be eligible for an increase in Social Security benefits when they become old enough to file. While there are a few rules that apply when that time comes, it still could result in more money for the...
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...
Relocation with the children after a divorce
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...
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