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...
An overview of a person’s rights during a divorce
Maryland law may protect a divorcing individual from being harassed by his or her spouse. The law also helps protect a parent from being alienated from a child. If a person has been subject to emotional, financial or other types of abuse, it may be a good idea for...
When your spouse is unsure about the marriage
Our law office understands how complicated divorce is for many people. In fact, the decision to get a divorce alone is often very tough. Some people do not know if they want to stay in the marriage or not and others struggle with a spouse who is unsure about what they...
