Splitting properties tends to be one of the most contentious issues spouses face during divorce. It entails countless negotiations, as they weigh which assets they are willing to compromise and which they will fight for. While the process is complex as it is, another...
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Alimony: When and how it’s determined in Maryland divorces
If you are considering a divorce, you might be wrestling with questions about your financial stability afterward. You might wonder if you could request financial support, especially if you anticipate economic challenges. In Maryland, alimony is a potential source of...
The dissipation of marital assets during a divorce
You and your spouse finally agree to an uncontested divorce. Now, all that is left for you to do is to divide your marital property equitably. An equitable division of marital property ensures neither spouse is at a financial disadvantage after the divorce. It is...
Beyond a gray divorce
Some may have heard of the term gray divorce, which refers to spouses over the age of 50 dissolving their marriages. Several factors may contribute to older couples filing for divorce in a Maryland Family Court. Even when the process plays out amicably, lingering...
What property types can be challenging to divide during divorce?
When dividing assets during divorce, the court can categorize your properties based on when you acquired them. If you obtained them during the marriage, it is marital. Non-marital assets are those you receive before the marriage or from sources directing it only to...
Building a parenting plan
A fundamental part of child custody is ensuring the child will maintain a relationship with the other parent. To achieve this, a parenting plan is necessary. Know what should be part of a parenting plan The parents need to think about the child’s needs. That includes...
Communicating with your ex during and after divorce
Divorce often involves many painful and complex emotions that may take you a long time to process. When you are trying to get over someone, sometimes the last thing you want to do is talk with them. However, having no contact with your ex when you are divorcing is...
How do defend yourself from a child custody modification
It can feel like a gut punch when your child’s other parent seeks a custody modification in hopes of limiting or even completely eliminating your time with your child. After all, if they’re successful on their motion, then your relationship with your child can be...
Can you modify an alimony order?
You put a lot of work into setting up an alimony order as part of your divorce settlement. You calculated how much the paying party can afford, how much the receiving party needs, and you negotiated how long the receiving party will need the financial support before...
The effects of gray divorce on adult children
The end of a marriage is felt by everyone in the family, even when the children are already adults. For older parents in Maryland, it might be easy to forget that even if their children are adults, they will also experience many of the emotional toils associated with...