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...
Disagreements over money are a leading cause of divorce, so it should be no surprise that the resulting divorce is contentious. The emotional and financial strain can quickly spiral out of control between mounting legal fees, disputes over property and ongoing battles...
It might feel impossible to fulfill the terms of your custody order if you move, change your work hours or become disabled. While these orders might seem set in stone, you can modify them under specific circumstances. Maryland courts can modify custody and parenting...
Losing your job is stressful enough without worrying about how to keep up with child support payments. If your income drops significantly, Maryland law allows you to request a modification to your support order. However, the change does not happen automatically. You...
