If your spouse is a business owner, determining fair alimony is significantly more complex. To protect your financial future, it is imperative that you take a proactive approach and scrutinize business income that may fluctuate or be obscured by corporate structures....
3 reasons prenuptial agreements are beneficial for couples
Marriage combines two lives in practical and financial ways. In Maryland, you and your partner may need to decide which assets remain separate and which become marital property. A prenuptial agreement helps you define those distinctions before marriage. It explains...
Why it’s smart to revisit your prenup years into the marriage
Putting a solid prenuptial agreement in place before marriage is a good idea for just about any couple, but particularly so when one or both of the soon-to-be spouses have individual assets to protect. Much like an estate plan, a prenup may become outdated as years go...
What’s next if you can’t afford spousal support?
Sometimes, life takes unexpected turns. You may have been ordered to pay spousal support during your separation or divorce, but things have changed. Maybe you lost your job, your hours were cut or other financial responsibilities have piled up. It is normal to feel...
Spousal threats regarding your children. Are they empty?
You do not need anyone telling you that divorce can be incredibly difficult when children are involved. But one possible challenge you may not expect involves having to deal with an uncooperative spouse who constantly threatens to take the kids away. It can be...
Understanding the positive and negative effects of divorce
Getting divorced in Maryland can have both positive and negative effects on the members of the family. At different times of the process, something that one spouse might find beneficial might be painful to the other spouse, and this can change over time. However, it...
Understanding the complexity of supervised visitation
When someone in Maryland talks about supervised visitation, they are referring to an arrangement where a parent can only visit the child under the supervision of another adult. This can be a family member or a social worker. The supervision can occur either at the...
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...
How to prove the “best interest” of the child
The "best interest of the child" rule is the basis for many child custody decisions. This rule is used to protect a child's mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing and to ensure that that child's parents are fit to give them the best possible environment to grow....
Hiring a financial planner during a divorce
Studies have shown that a large percentage of divorces are caused by financial issues. Individuals seeking a divorce in Maryland and elsewhere should be aware that hiring a financial planner might make the process easier and help them plan for their financial future....
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