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FAQ: Will I have to pay spousal support?
In Maryland, spouses both have duties to support each other financially. Generally, this duty ends along with the marriage – unless there is an order for spousal support. This is why, when individuals pursue a divorce, one of the most common worries they have is...
Are you co-parenting with a narcissist?
Most divorced co-parents understand that their differences rarely end with a signed agreement. Although parents may agree on the terms of their parenting plan, no legal agreement can ensure that two adults get along, especially when one of those people is a...
Why is a competitive salary critical for business owners in divorce?
When facing a divorce, business owners have a lot on their minds. They worry about how much time they will have with their children, and what will happen to the family home. Even so, one of the biggest worries on their mind is what happens to their business. Under...
Be prepared: Kids will have a lot of questions about divorce
Moving forward with the decision to divorce is no easy task for parents. However, telling the kids about the divorce is often the hardest step of the process. It is a challenge for parents to determine when the time is right to tell them, and even more so for them to...
What will happen to my retirement in divorce?
The average American works for more than 40 years, earning money and organizing their savings, so they can have a comfortable retirement. In many cases, retirement savings are in one spouse’s name, and they begin accumulating savings years before they get married....
What happens to a joint account in divorce?
In the event of a divorce, spouses know that they will have to split up the property they share. This is often a point of stress for many individuals. They worry about what will happen to their home, their business as well as the savings they have accrued throughout...
Business valuation is an essential step for business owners in divorce.
Even as many people work from home, most people think of their work life as separate from their home life. Divorce can complicate that, however. In fact, if you founded a business during your marriage or your spouse put significant work into the company, the court...
Maryland law now requires parenting plans
A parenting plan is different from a child custody agreement between unmarried or divorcing parents. It is not merely an agreement, but also a guide. It allows parents who share custody to establish rules and strategies for how they will work together to raise their...
When ex-spouses fail to pay child support
Many parents rely on child support payments to help take care of their children. When ex-spouses stop paying child support, the custodial parent may suffer a lapse in income necessary to put food on the table and pay expenses. A single parent in this situation may...
Recently divorced? Avoid these tax filing mistakes
Many people find adjusting to life after a divorce quite challenging. Between finding a new place, budgeting for a new income and working with an ex on childcare, divorcing couples may overlook other important issues. For example, recently divorced couples must file...
