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Before you choose your divorce lawyer, be sure to complete your due diligence and make sure they are the best fit for you and your situation. Our Firm recommends Abigail Trafford’s Crazy Life: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life; which gives straight-shooter advice and tips on how to navigate the divorce process, including how […]

Getting a divorce is a major life changing event. There is a lot of uncertainty in your life and new challenges to be faced. In order to successfully move forward with your life, you need to start by covering your bases during divorce. The first step is making sure you hire the right attorney for […]

Hire a Lawyer The first step after you decide to move forward with your divorce is hiring a lawyer who will do the necessary paperwork and documentation and work with your ex’s lawyer to arrive at an agreement. If you and your ex-spouse cannot resolve marital issues and are locked in disagreement or disputes, you […]

If moving after divorce can help you speed up your transition to your new life, you may actually be on the right frame of mind about it. You are having a hard time living in the same place with your spouse. Things aren’t the same and their presence reminds you of the past. In order […]

It is hard to always keep a positive outlook during divorce. Everything seems bleak and life feels so uncertain. Unless you were the spouse who wanted out, divorce is a trying time. Still, no matter who it was who wanted out, divorce has emotional, financial, physical, and social ramifications. It will take some time to […]

Divorce is an emotional time and can cause you to feel overwhelmed. If you know in your heart you want a divorce, it’s time to take a step to plan how you will go about it. One of the first questions that people ask when going through a divorce is “How much is my divorce […]

Divorce and 401(k): What You Need to Know You have worked hard over the years and are looking forward to retirement. That excitement can quickly turn to anxiety if you are heading towards divorce. This is because you fear that your spouse is entitled to part of your 401k. In many cases, your retirement account […]

When going through a divorce, there are a few main assets that immediately come to mind like the marital home, bank accounts, vehicles, etc. While these are a few of the most popular assets, one that people don’t always think of right away are stock options. In Maryland, the state recognizes stock options as marital […]

Creating flexible Custody Schedules Coming up with a custody schedule involves a lot of compromises. However, you might be able to reduce the stress of trying to create the most ideal plan by creating a flexible custody schedule that allows for some flexibility. A family law attorney can help you and your ex agree on […]

Many parents struggle with anxiety when their child travels with the other parent. After divorce, this separation from your little ones can be difficult. Try these tips to cope when your coparent notifies you about upcoming vacation plans that involve your child. Have it in writing When you negotiate your parenting plan, address the guidelines […]