If a child support order was part of your divorce, a judge likely considered many factors when deciding on a fair payment amount. In addition to the income and other resources of both you and your former spouse, the court may have weighed your children’s specific...
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How can you manage divorce stress?
When conflict is high between a couple, divorce is often the best possible option. However, it is natural to experience negative emotions after a divorce, especially if your marriage lasted many decades. While you cannot avoid all negative feelings, you can take steps...
Adapting to a single income after your divorce
Your divorce may disrupt a lot of your future plans, but with some work, you can overcome the challenges and still live a successful life. Adapting to a single income might be one of those challenges you face. Contrary to what many people think, divorce has financial...
Parenting plans required in Maryland custody cases
When you and your child’s other parent disagree over custody terms and task the state of Maryland with coming up with an arrangement for you, the state, in turn, requires you to create something called a parenting plan. A parenting plan outlines certain guidelines and...
Have you considered what happens with your health insurance in a divorce?
While you may think about how to divide your property and work out a parenting plan for your children during your divorce, have you thought about what will happen with your health insurance? Unless you carry your own insurance, this is something you must contemplate....
Divorce, your reputation and your future
The turbulence of a divorce may disrupt your life in many ways including financially, emotionally and physically. Approaching your split with an awareness of your risks can help you set boundaries to protect yourself. Given the seriousness of a divorce, one irrational...
How to find hidden assets during a divorce
Suppose you are approaching the asset separation portion of your divorce. In that case, you should understand that nearly everything you and your spouse acquired during your marriage is a shared asset, meaning you each own a portion of it. In high-asset divorces, a...
Why do spouses need to disclose assets to the divorce court?
A divorce generally involves you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse disclosing your individual assets to the court. A legal discovery process begins after filing a petition to dissolve your marriage. Each spouse's legal team may request documents to learn more information...
Is your ex entitled to your Social Security after a divorce?
Following a Maryland divorce, you might expect to have to split many of your possessions and assets with your former partner. You may, too, wonder whether your ex has any entitlement to your Social Security funds when the time comes. According to AARP, your ex may be...
How does divorce affect children?
One of the most challenging aspects of divorce is breaking the news to your kids. According to Healthline, divorce impacts kids in many ways. It can also have a lasting negative effect on some children. That is why you must help your children cope with the news and...