Social media sites have exploded in popularity over the last decade. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, more than 70% of American adults say they routinely use at least one social media platform. While the societal merits of using social media are...
Towson Maryland Law Blog
The impact of divorce on retirement savings
After a Maryland divorce, your retirement picture is undoubtedly going to look different than it did during your marriage. While market conditions might help determine the value of your retirement savings to some degree, so, too, does the status of your marital...
What to know about cryptocurrency and divorce
A growing number of Maryland residents now own cryptocurrency, and while this digital currency grows in popularity, so, too, does the number of former couples trying to figure out how to divide theirs. Because dividing cryptocurrency is a relatively new aspect of...
Is there a cure for brain damage?
A brain injury can have serious impacts on your ability to process information or perform physically. The effects of the injury depend largely on where in the brain you suffered the injury. Some recovery is possible in most cases of brain injuries, but News medical...
What is a gray divorce?
Divorce can be hard on a family, no matter what other circumstances surround a divorce. This can be true no matter what age the couple is who is divorcing. Gray divorces are growing in popularity. Understanding why and what that entails can be important. What is a...
What do studies say about shared custody?
Joint custody and sole custody have long since stayed at the top of the list for general custody arrangement options in divorces. Over the years, however, more information has come out highlighting the comparative benefits of joint or shared custody. Shared vs. sole...
How should you handle a back injury?
Injuring your back is a very big issue that can potentially take you out of your work for an indefinite period of time. However, how you handle your back injury can make all of the difference. If you handle it well, you might be surprised by the quick bounce-back you...
What do traumatic brain injuries look like?
After suffering from a blow to the head, it is likely that you will also suffer from trauma to the brain. Traumatic brain injuries - TBIs - can have numerous impacts on a victim's life. What exactly do they look like when they first manifest, though? How can you tell...
What financial considerations should you make during a divorce?
One of the most complex elements of a divorce involves your finances. Most people understand that when they divorce, their financial life has to change too. If you lived in a two-income household or if your spouse made the majority of the income, you may wonder what...
Your divorce, property division and the retirement accounts
If you and your spouse are facing divorce following a long marriage, you likely have significant assets. When it comes to property division, the goal is to divide your assets as equitably as possible, and your retirement accounts require special attention. Retirement...