Finances are a major concern in many divorces. This is especially true when there is a chance that the Maryland couple’s joint assets might be misused by one of the spouses before the process even beings. However, there are ways to protect some assets before and...
Divorce
Making the best of your Maryland divorce
Divorce can be one of the most difficult things that a person goes through in their life. However, it's possible to have a divorce that is fair to both parties, allows each person to move on with their lives and doesn't leave any lasting emotional damage. Take things...
Negotiating education expenses in the divorce settlement
Maryland parents who end their marriage will need to negotiate a variety of matters related to the upbringing of their children as part of their divorce settlement. An important expense parents will need to contend with is related to educational costs and which parent...
Circumstances when Maryland courts can invalidate your prenup
A prenuptial agreement can be a very useful tool when getting into marriage because it can protect your interests in the event of a contentious divorce or death. Maryland family courts often honor provisions in couples' agreements and even use them when splitting...
Life insurance can protect your child’s welfare during a divorce
If you have decided to get a divorce in Maryland, you know that this can be a frustrating time. Part of the divorce process is separating your finances, which includes: Evaluating and protecting financial accounts Closing joint credit accounts Determining what you own...
How can divorce affect your business?
As a business owner in Maryland, who is considering divorce, protecting your company might be one of your primary concerns. Divorce can affect your position and even threaten its success, but there are options for you to protect the business beforehand and to address...
Navigating divorce in the age of social media
Studies show that Facebook, which has over 2 billion users, is mentioned in one in five divorces in the U.S. If you're going through a divorce or separation in Maryland, here are some things you need to know about navigating social media during this time in your life....
First Steps in Divorce: Moving Forward with Courage
Couples expect that their marriages will last forever. Coming to the decision to end a marriage is emotionally challenging. It is made more difficult when adding to that the wide range of legal issues that come with this life-altering decision. Once a spouse informs...