Navigating a divorce can be challenging. However, there are certain strategies people can employ to save money during this tumultuous time. By implementing proactive measures and making informed decisions, parties can mitigate expenses and preserve their financial...
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When is it a good idea to modify your custody agreement?
Life is constantly changing, and so are the circumstances that may impact your child custody agreement. That is why you should consider when it might be necessary to make modifications to ensure the best interests of your child. Modifying your custody agreement is...
Co-parenting tips during and after a divorce
Divorce is hard on everyone in the family, but it is especially difficult for children. Their security becomes threatened, and they often experience psychological challenges during this time. Therefore, you and your former spouse need to develop a co-parenting...
Division of marital property in a Maryland divorce
Property division is an inevitable component of divorce, and every state decides how to handle it. The first step in dividing marital property is to identify assets and debts belonging to both spouses. What is marital property in Maryland? Marital property refers to...
How a parallel parenting plan helps with contentious custody situations
In an ideal world, divorcing parents are able to remain cordial and respectful in communication out of concern for the children. Unfortunately, not every relationship matches the ideal and sometimes that communication feels strained at best and hostile at worst. How...
What are child support guidelines in Maryland?
Child support payments require noncustodial parents to contribute financially to childcare. In Maryland, courts employ child support guidelines to calculate appropriate payments. Parents in Maryland are responsible for supporting their children, including after...
Division of military retired pay after a divorce
The separation of assets can be one of the trickiest aspects of your divorce. This is especially true of military divorces in which there are many benefits the civilian spouse can access. If you are divorcing a member of the armed services, the court can potentially...
Does your custody agreement allow for summer travel?
Summer vacation can be just as exciting for you as a parent as it is for your children. For many, summer means more time to go on vacation or travel without worrying about missing school. When you share custody of your children, your custody agreement may include...
What a stay-at-home parent needs to know about divorce
The decision to get a divorce affects all areas of your life. You must address living arrangements, child custody agreements, division of marital assets and more. As a stay-at-home parent, you face many added concerns. Without a current income, how will you pay your...
Are you entitled to your ex’s Social Security after a divorce?
When you navigate a Maryland divorce, you need to think about your future and what you might do to prepare for it financially and otherwise. You may also have questions about whether you might be able to collect Social Security benefits based on your spouse’s work...