Avoid these common money mistakes amid divorce
A divorce has the potential to impact your bank account, your budget and more, and the actions you take while your divorce is ongoing may have far-reaching effects. Many people navigating Maryland divorces make similar errors when it comes to their finances....
How to divide home equity in a divorce
Asset division is often a point of contention in many Maryland divorces, and the family home may be among the most valuable assets you and your spouse/estranged spouse currently share. For this reason, figuring out what to do with the equity you have in the house is...
Who should be a part of your divorce team?
If you have a complex situation, it can help to have a team of professionals who assist you with your divorce. You already know you need an attorney to handle the legal aspects, but there are other professionals who can offer specific help with certain aspects of your...
Avoid common divorce mistakes
A Maryland divorce is rarely a smooth process for anyone. However, there are missteps you may make that can make things worse for yourself. Divorce does not have to be a legal slugfest. By avoiding common mistakes, you can at least keep things from spiraling out of...
Divorce, your child’s emotions and depression
If you are preparing to file for a divorce, there are many different ways in which the process will affect your life. If you are a parent, it is also important to think about how your divorce will impact your child's life as well. For example, some children develop...
Should my spouse have a life insurance policy?
It may seem like everything will work out fine once you and your spouse have worked out a child support and spousal support plan as part of your divorce settlement. However, just because you have a support plan in place does not mean that something might not happen to...
Research reveals common reasons for divorce
Not all marriages in Maryland end happily. The numbers show that 42% of all first-time marital unions end in divorce. The outcome for 60% of second marriages is divorce, and the divorce rate is 72% for individuals entering their third marriage. One study indicates...
Is there a right way to tell your kid about divorce?
Maryland parents like you come to decisions of divorce over time. It takes a lot of consideration and painful struggling. You are also likely most concerned about your child. How will they take this? How can you comfort them in the aftermath of the news? There is no...
Ways to make divorce less stressful
Maryland divorces are hard enough without unforced errors making one's life more difficult. One's personal conduct during the process can help dictate whether or not they have a smooth divorce. There are numerous ways that one can make divorce easier and less...
Why prenuptial agreements are beneficial
The nightmare scenario for Maryland couples is that they ending up in a contentious divorce that requires a lengthy legal battle to decide. Much of the bitterness can be avoided ahead of time if the couple signs a prenuptial agreement before they are married. This...
