A divorcing spouse may decide they want to hide assets from their soon-to-be ex and the court in order to gain an underhanded advantage when the property is divided. It’s important to understand some of the ways in which people do it. Here are a few examples....
A delayed concussion diagnosis can complicate your injury claim because the insurance company may argue that the symptoms are the result of something other than the accident. When the diagnosis comes later, the claim often depends more heavily on records that show...
Divorce is one of the biggest changes a family can face. Children often struggle to understand what is happening and how it will affect their lives. As a parent going through divorce in Maryland, you can help your children cope with major changes. While you work...
While there are many different reasons people file for bankruptcy, medical debt is one of the most common causes. People often cite outstanding medical bills as part of the reason why they need to use Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, depending on whether they want...
People who are married often use credit to purchase various things they want, and they may have bills from other sources. If they decide that they’re going to divorce, they will have to divide the assets they’ve amassed, but they also have to split up all those...
After a serious car accident, certain types of injuries may be obvious both to the injured party and to EMTs or first responders. Examples include cuts and lacerations, burn injuries or broken bones. These all have clear external symptoms. But with other types of...
Couples divorcing in Maryland must separate their finances and property as they go their separate ways. Some assets obviously belong to both spouses, such as a home where they are both on the deed and the mortgage. Other assets might be in the name of just one spouse....
Breaking a bone in a car crash is painful. Fractures require immediate medical attention and may result in lost wages while people recover. Car insurance can typically help cover those losses. Occasionally, the fractures produced in collisions are so severe that they...
Financial hardship often follows divorce. Expenses that were once shared by two are now carried by one. For many people, this transition can lead to mounting debt and missed payments. Understanding your options can better equip you to move toward a better financial...
Divorce is one of the hardest decisions you will ever make. When money is already tight, the financial side can feel just as overwhelming. Maryland is an equitable distribution state, meaning courts divide marital property based on fairness, not a 50/50 split. Going...
