In Maryland and around the country, the rate of divorce for couples over the age of 64 has tripled over the last 30 years. Additionally, for every 1000 marriages in the age range of 54 to 65, 15 will end in divorce. For those older couples who are going through a gray...
International travel for divorced parents has its own rules
Maryland parents who are divorced and want to travel outside of the country with their children need to follow certain requirements. They may not simply be able to get up and go with the children. However, being divorced is not a bar to international travel. When...
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...
Tips for dividing parenting time during summer vacation
While your children enjoy this time of the year in Maryland since they aren't in school, it's sure to bring some challenges to your life. This is particularly true if you're divorced and share parenting time with your ex-spouse. Dividing parenting time during summer...
A parenting agreement can alleviate child custody concerns
The creation of a parenting agreement can go a long way in making your life easier after divorce. Despite the fact that your life will change in many ways, your agreement can keep you on the right track in regards to how you raise your child (or children). As the name...
Divorce mediation can ease your stress, speed up the process
When you decide to move forward with a divorce, you may have visions of fighting with your spouse in court. While this could happen at some point, most people want to avoid this situation at all costs. Divorce mediation is one of the best ways to extricate yourself...
Who will end up with the family home in divorce?
Once you decide to move forward with divorce, you'll immediately turn your attention to the impact it will have on your life. For example, you may have a variety of questions related to property division. Like many, the first thing you will think about is who will get...
Don’t be surprised by these co-parenting challenges
The divorce process is every bit as challenging as it sounds. Adding to this, you can expect a bit more stress if you have at least one child with the individual. Once your divorce is in the past, you'll still need to communicate with your ex-spouse to ensure that...
What is a fixed visitation schedule?
In the event that divorce is on the horizon, you may find yourself discussing child custody with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. This is never an easy conversation to have, especially if you are no longer getting along. If your case ends up in court, there is always a...
Top tips for co-parenting with success
After a divorce, you may find yourself in constant contact with your former spouse. You're not doing this because it's fun, but instead because you have at least one child with the person. There are many things you can do to make the most of co-parenting, including...
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