If you have put years into saving money in your 401(k), you naturally will worry about the fate of your account if you and your spouse decide to end your marriage. If your spouse has an entitlement to some of the money in your account, you will have to make sure your...
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Serious questions to consider before seeking a divorce
For several weeks, you have thought about leaving your spouse. You know that it will affect many facets of your life. For example, you wonder where you can affordably live, what happens with your children and whether you can maintain the lifestyle to which you are...
What are the hurdles of grey divorce?
Every year, the rate of grey divorce continues to climb. This term refers to the divorce between couples who are at least 50 years old. Many experts have speculated on the potential reasons behind this rise. More than that, the community also discusses the potential...
What is parallel parenting?
It is natural for there to be hard feelings between ex-spouses after a divorce. No matter what the cause of the divorce was, it is almost 100% likely that interpersonal problems played a role. However, sometimes these interpersonal problems make moving on from the...
Are you noticing signs of parental alienation?
When you go through a divorce, you may feel trapped under all the stress. While your guard is down, an ex-partner with bad intentions can take advantage of the situation. This often happens in cases of parental alienation. Parental alienation involves the alienating...
Your divorce, social media and three areas of concern
Perhaps you are among those who spend a good deal of time on social media keeping in touch with friends and family. You may share information about your life on various social media platforms, but is this a good idea if you are facing divorce? Here three areas of...
What should you do with your marital home during divorce?
You enjoyed making happy memories in your marital home in Maryland, but with your divorce, you must decide what to do with your residential property. Do you know what your options are? U.S. News & World Report explores ideas for handling the marital home in a...
3 strategic elements of dividing real estate during a divorce
Real estate represents a unique class of assets — mostly because each parcel of real estate is unique. Even in a condo building with multiple identical floorplans, each unit could be on a different floor, have different updates, have different exposures and so on. You...
Why should you tell HR about your divorce?
When going through a divorce in Maryland, you may hesitate to share much about your situation with other people. Keeping the details private can help you reduce judgment and drama, as well as help your reputation in court. However, you should consider sharing general...
4 tips to help you prepare financially for property division
Divorce is not easy for anyone and most couples dread the property division phase. The more assets there are, the more complex this process will be. Here are four tips to help you prepare financially and face property division with greater confidence. 1. Gather...
