When you're facing a divorce in Maryland and own a business, you're dealing with not just the end of a marriage but also the complex task of dividing a significant asset. The first step is identifying all assets, categorizing them as marital or non-marital, and then...
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Divorce and your art collection
Couples who own fine art, collectibles and antiques can accumulate a significant amount over the course of a marriage. These items can make up a considerable portion of marital property and, as such, are subject to an equitable division in divorce. Steps to protect...
What is a QDRO?
Couples going through divorce in Maryland encounter many emotions as they navigate many steps. Sometimes, even the terms involved with those steps can seem daunting. One of those terms is a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO). A QDRO is necessary for splitting...
The psychological impact of relocation on a child
Post-divorce life often entails significant life changes. The promise of a fresh start can motivate a custodial parent to move to another location to accept a job offer for financial stability or live closer to their relatives for emotional support in their healing...
Is your marital home considered marital property in a divorce?
The fate of the marital home usually takes center stage during a divorce. After all, it is where you and your spouse lived together for several years, and you probably never expected to lose or leave it. The classification of the marital home is commonly marital...
5 ways to avoid commingling of assets
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...
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...