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...
Divorce
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...
When are you eligible for benefits in a military divorce?
When you are in a marriage with a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, you may become accustomed to shopping at military commissaries and using TRICARE health insurance. However, if your marriage to the service member ends, you may question whether you may continue to...
Can my ex-spouse modify our custody order in a different state?
After a judge hands down a divorce decree, often one of the ex-spouses is unhappy with the custody order. Maybe you received physical and legal custody of your children, and you are worried that your ex-spouse will try to find a way to get the order modified in order...
As summer approaches, it’s time to talk about your child’s summer vacation
Every year, your child has a few months off school thanks to summer vacation. This causes strain for your family at the best of times, but now that you’re divorced, you know it’s going to be problematic. Both you and your ex-spouse work 9-to-5 jobs, and your child...
When can one parent get sole custody in a Maryland divorce?
If you are like most Maryland parents considering a divorce, you probably hate the idea of sharing custody with your ex. Needing to see them every few days, not knowing what they will say or do around your children and hearing about them involving new people in your...