For many people in Maryland, getting a divorce can be financially destabilizing. This includes the cost of the divorce itself, the loss of assets, and the expense of maintaining a household as a single person. Your initial steps What your risks are and how you should...
A child of a Maryland divorced couple may assume one of several loyalty trap roles of their own volition or they may be placed in that situation without even realizing it. The bottom line is that loyalty is required of a child from one or both parents, and it's clear...
The holidays can be a fun but stressful time for a lot of families in Maryland and around the country. Couples that already had communication issues are sometimes pushed to the brink during the busy holiday season. Financial stresses and family obligations can bring...
Divorce gets complex when there are children involved. Child custody is a common issue in Rockville, Maryland, and the Washington D.C metro area. Parents can request a child custody modification with the court for many reasons. Why parents need a modification Child...
Property division in Washington, D.C., begins with deciding what's marital property and what isn't. Also known as community property, marital property includes the things that two people gained during their time married. There are some challenges, however, when...
Are you facing a divorce? Like everyone else in the same situation, it’s possible you’re feeling overwhelmed and confused about the process and its outcome. However, unlike everyone else, you may have thought of involving a divorce coach to make your process easier....
Negotiating a divorce settlement should be done while coming to terms with the taxes you're likely to face. Issuing a post-divorce asset transfer in Washington, D.C., is legal but is subject to changing tax laws. What's important to understand is that transfers and...
While most Maryland couples do not foresee a divorce when they get married, understanding what marital property means in the state can become useful if the spouses do decide to part ways later in life. This information might also become useful if they decide to enter...
A divorce is often difficult for the entire family. Whether you have biological or adopted children in Maryland or the D.C. area, it’s no different. You should know how to handle going through your divorce when you have adopted children. You and your ex maintain your...
Divorced parents in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., area will need to work together to create a parenting plan. While some plans are very simple and focus only on parenting time, more detailed ones that anticipate areas of possible conflict can be very helpful in...
