Avoid these common money mistakes amid divorce
When you make the decision to split from your Maryland spouse, your financial future may look much different than you anticipated. While divorce takes an emotional toll, it may also take a financial one. So, it is important that you make smart money moves while your...
Potentially valuable assets people overlook during divorce
Dividing your assets and liabilities can be one of the most contentious aspects of the divorce process. People might focus more on "winning" than on securing a fair agreement, leading them to make missteps and oversights that ultimately work against them. For...
What happens to the vacation home in a divorce?
When spouses purchase a vacation home, they mostly think of the memories they will make there with their family. It is a personal investment as well as a significant financial investment. That is why when spouses face a divorce, they also face the challenge of what to...
Property division: Federal appeals court involved in QDRO issue
Maryland couples and others around the nation have a plethora of decisions to make when they decide to get divorced. Property division tends to be near the top of the list of issues to address. Certainly, how to divide retirement funds is one of the more complex...
How does property division work in Maryland?
When getting a divorce, it is normal to want to walk away with one's fair share of marital assets. If a couple is able to work out their own property division agreement, the terms should reflect those wishes. If a divorce case goes to court, a Maryland family court...
Property division: Deciding who keeps the pets in a divorce
The majority of Maryland families and others around the country have pets in their homes, with dogs and cats topping the list of the most popular animals. Those pets are often considered to be members of the family by their owners. Unfortunately, the future of some...
Pets considered during property division
Maryland couples seeking to begin the process of divorce should consider many factors that will be involved in the proceedings. Property division, child custody and alimony are just a few areas that will need to be addressed. However, couples will also need to...
Property division: Dogs considered as people or property?
There are many people who consider their dogs as part of the family. Some Maryland dog owners will even say that their dogs are their children, and they go so far as to dress them in clothes and take professional photos with them. When a couple acquires a dog during a...
Marital property division tips
Marital property acquired during a divorce is usually divided up equally between each spouse during a divorce. However, figuring out how to divide everything fairly can seem overwhelming and confusing for many. Maryland couples who are currently navigating through the...
Including retirement plans during the property division process
While few people feel exuberant during a divorce, most feel flat out exhausted. The divorce process is far from a simple walk in the park, especially when property division is involved. Along with the many other assets obtained throughout a marriage, Maryland couples...
