For business owners, marriage is more than just a personal milestone. It can also have significant legal and financial implications. Whether you have a family business passed down from previous generations, a professional practice or a closely held company, it's...
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 Much like an estate plan, a prenup may become outdated as years go...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...
Common misconceptions about Maryland alimony laws
Alimony, or spousal support, is a critical aspect of divorce proceedings in Maryland. However, several misconceptions often cloud the understanding of how the law works. Here are some of the most common misconceptions clarified. Alimony is automatically granted in...
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...
3 concerns to address in a parenting plan
Parenting plans provide a roadmap for parents after they split up and they still have children to raise together. These plans are tailored to a child’s needs instead of what’s more convenient for the parents. A parenting plan should cover many aspects of a child’s...
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...
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