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The traditional way of divorcing your spouse by litigating the matter in court has a lot of downsides. Litigation is a contentious process that may escalate the conflict between you and your spouse. This can make co-parenting more difficult and less pleasant for everyone, including your children. Neither you nor your spouse have any control […]

Once you separate emotions from the day-to-day aspects of divorce, you may find that the process boils down to dividing up your assets and debts. For many former couples, the equity they have in their shared home is among their most significant assets, so figuring out how to divide it up is a critical step […]

There has been a recent uptick in grey divorce, divorce over the age of 50, over the past few years. When couples in this age group get divorced, they often are concerned about the impact divorce can have on their retirement funds. Since retirement funds can be deemed marital property, they are subject to division […]

An increasingly popular way divorcing couples handle their matters is through alternative dispute resolution (ADR). In divorce mediation, a neutral mediator helps you and your ex-spouse settle your differences outside of the courtroom. The mediator will help you communicate effectively with your ex in deciding the terms of your divorce. Consider these factors before deciding […]

How To Void A Settlement Agreement in Maryland When There Is a Big Difference Between Spouses in Education or Finances In marriages, there are many things that couples have in common, such as hobbies or interests. However, there are many marriages in which there are differences when it comes to certain aspects of life. There […]

Divorce is a highly complicated process. It is not only a complex legal process, it also involves your finances and will test your emotions. On top of these things, if you and your spouse are people of high net worth, you will have more to think and worry about aside from the most common divorce […]

Maryland Alimony Lawyer In Maryland divorce, permanent alimony in your case does not guarantee “permanent” support. The law provides that if your ex-spouse undergoes a “substantial” change in their financial circumstance, they could ask for a modification of the terms of the alimony obligation. Generally, a change of status from employment to retirement means a […]

Child custody cases prove to be very emotional for judges. They take into account many pieces of information to allow them to make a decision that is in the best interest of the child. So what do they typically look at? Fitness of the parents One of the first things that the court will look […]

The major goals of divorce are to achieve resolution to marital issues, pave the way for closure, settle legal concerns, and help both spouses transition to independent lives. One thing that pertains to these issues is selling the marital home. If you are concerned that the sale price is too low or the broken commission […]

Congratulations to our fall 2020 scholarship winner, Rachel Allison! Below is her essay. By Rachel Allison Divorce is a difficult situation for everyone involved. Whether the cause is infidelity, some form of abuse, or a drifting apart of two people who pledged their lives to each other at one point in time, it is an […]