In October 2023, new rules went into effect that impact divorces in Maryland. The new laws make it less burdensome for Maryland spouses to get divorced. Prior to October 2023, Maryland offered limited divorce and absolute divorce. Limited divorce, also known as legal...
There are certainly a lot of legal issues to navigate once you enter divorce proceedings. But for many individuals, merely telling their spouse that they want a divorce is one of the most challenging parts of the process. If you handle this issue incorrectly, then you...
Property division is often the one aspect of divorce couples worry about the most. You might be concerned about losing your home, retirement accounts or other valuable assets if you divorce. While it is true that the outcome of a divorce usually affects a financial...
Maryland recognizes equitable division of marital property. This means that your marital estate should be divided fairly. This does not mean that your estate must be divided equally. Therefore, there’s room to argue for a larger share of the marital estate, thereby...
Are you conflict averse? If so, then you’re probably cringing at the thought of fighting with your spouse throughout the divorce process. That tension might leave you wanting a quick out of the marriage dissolution process, but that can be a dangerous approach to...
Being accused of abusing or neglecting your child can make you feel like you are living a nightmare. An accusation of child abuse or neglect can haunt you for the rest of your life. Once an accusation is alleged, the situation can quickly spiral out of control and you...
When you a crafting a parenting plan with your ex, you must go through a lot of negotiation about who gets the kid when, who picks up the kid where and many other logistical matters. After you go through all that and the court formalizes it with a child custody order,...
If you feel like your marriage is coming to an end, then you might be stressed about the steps you need to take to protect your interests, especially if you’ve never been involved in the divorce process before. You might want to dissolve your marriage as quickly as...
No one enters a marriage planning for it to end in divorce. Unfortunately, many marriages fail and people need to take the necessary steps to move forward and get a divorce. This can be complex, considering the various legal and financial issues involved. That...
During the divorce process, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse will need to decide on child custody. If you still get along well enough to create your own parenting plan, great. If not, you will need to appear in divorce court so that the judge can decide for you. The...
