Divorce can feel like a storm that upends every aspect of your life. Financial obligations can further complicate the process, causing additional challenges for both parties involved. Despite this, awareness of how debts are settled during divorce may help in...
Family Law
How to identify and expose hidden assets in your divorce
As couples navigate the complex and often emotional process of divorce, one critical aspect that can make a difference is financial transparency. When there are hidden assets, this can lead to an unfair division of property. If you are facing a divorce, how can you...
A parent’s guide to modifying child custody orders
When parents go through a divorce, it opens the door for a wave of changes that can profoundly affect everyone's lives, especially the children. To accommodate these new circumstances, parents craft a child custody arrangement that fits family circumstances at the...
Financial topics to consider when facing a gray divorce
Preparing to dissolve a marriage can be a stressful and intimidating process at virtually any stage of life. However, if you and your spouse decide to part ways late in life, there may be additional topics to consider that may prove more unique to your situation, and...
Understanding property division during your divorce
Divorce can be a challenging journey filled with emotional and logistical hurdles. One of the most common concerns couples face is dividing their property fairly. In Maryland, property division is based on equitable distribution. This means the court aims for a fair...
Financial factors to address when facing a divorce
When facing the end of a marriage, many individuals may have concerns about how the outcome of their situations might affect their financial futures. Those who wish to preserve their future interests might wish to know more about what steps they can take to prepare...
Possible signs of financial infidelity
Financial conflict continues to be a leading cause of strain in many marriages and while some of these issues may only prompt temporary disputes, others could take a toll on the health of the relationship. Financial infidelity is a type of issue that could create a...
Get your child custody plan ready for the holidays
Families in Maryland and throughout the country are gearing up for the 2023 holiday season. If you visit the nearest department store, you will find shelves stocked with a variety of festive items, including fall and Thanksgiving decorations and everything you might...
Knowing the role debt might play in a divorce
It can be challenging to know what to expect from the process of preparing to dissolve a marriage. Individuals in Maryland who face a similar life change may wish to take every possible step to protect their future interests along the way, but they might need guidance...
How commingling could affect the separate identity of assets
The process of dividing wealth and assets can be one of the most intimidating aspects of dissolving a marriage. One factor many individuals in Maryland may wish to address could pertain to knowing how to differentiate between separate and marital property. While...