To say 2020 has been stressful would be an understatement in most American households. Dealing with illness, financial loss and working from home have proven difficult for many couples. Add to that distance learning and social isolation, and spouses could feel...
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How should you plan for your child’s tuition after divorce?
With your divorce underway in Maryland, you are beginning to think about your future and how you can provide for your children. One financial obligation in particular, college tuition, may have you looking for effective ways to plan and save. Knowing your options for...
Can you get a legal separation in Maryland?
In many states, a legal separation is an option some couples go through when they do not want to pursue a full divorce. Maryland has a similar option, but it is not referred to as a legal separation. Maryland Courts recognize separation, but it is not something that...
What to expect out of divorce litigation
Though divorce can be stressful, most of the process is a matter of document legwork on you, your spouse and the legal teams you each bring on board. Some divorce cases can go without the courtroom, but when litigation is the only answer to get the marital division...
What should you do with your marital home for your divorce?
While you get used to no longer remaining in a marriage with your current spouse, you must also face the reality that you may soon move out of your marital home in Maryland. Do you know your options regarding keeping or giving up the home and which choice makes sense?...
Get your fair share in the divorce
Ending a marriage causes a great deal of emotional distress, but divorce involves practical considerations, too. Property division may become one of the most complex and contentious aspects of your split. You have a right to your fair share of the marital assets....
Car accidents can result in brain injury
Broken bones and contusions are not the only injuries that car accidents can cause. The force of the impact can also cause injury to the brain. A common cause of traumatic brain injury is car crashes, and symptoms of TBI can range from mild to severe. The treatment...
How might gray divorce affect your finances?
Ending a marriage at any age can complicate your financial situation. However, if you go through a divorce after the age of 50, which is often referred to as gray divorce, you may have additional questions about the future. On its own, nearing the end of your career...
What will courts consider when awarding child support?
Child support is often a necessary resource that allows parents to raise their child in a healthy, stable environment. After a divorce, the custodial parent can seek child support from the non-custodial parent. Parents seeking child support after a divorce as well as...
Retirement accounts are divided based on the type of account
Many couples in Maryland save for retirement as they go through a marriage. Sometimes one spouse may save more than the other, but the savings either couple puts into retirement accounts can be enjoyed by either spouse after retirement. However, not every couple makes...
