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Personal finances are common topics that couples argue over, particularly if each person has a very different approach to spending and saving money. For couples who are just starting out, it is difficult to avoid accumulating some level of debt due to student loans, the high cost of living in certain areas, and other financial […]
» Read More...Grounds for Divorce in Maryland
When it comes to divorce, every state has legal requirements. If you are seeking a divorce in the state of Maryland, you will need to show the courts you have a justifiable reason or grounds to end your marriage. You can choose to base your divorce on fault or no-fault grounds. To help determine the […]
» Read More...How Child Custody is Determined
One of the most difficult aspects of the divorce process is determining who gets custody of the children. It can be an emotional journey for both kids and parents alike. To best assess your chances of obtaining custody of the children, you first need to understand the factors family courts consider when deciding a child […]
» Read More...What Happens to Debt in a Divorce?
Splitting up marital assets in a divorce is a difficult task, but what happens to the marital couple’s debt in a divorce settlement? Student loans, car payments, charge accounts, and mortgages can add up to a hefty sum. Deciding how much each spouse is responsible for repaying is often an emotionally charged process. It is […]
» Read More...Halloween Co-Parenting
As Halloween quickly approaches, children are picking out costumes and making plans for a fun-filled night of trick-or-treating. Nothing can spoil a child’s excitement for a holiday like the fighting between ex-spouses over where and with whom a special day like Halloween will be spent. Although ensuring both parents can spend time with their child […]
» Read More...Child Custody Between Unmarried Parents
According to current data, nearly 40 percent of children born in the state of Maryland in 2016 were born to unmarried mothers. Separating from a significant other you are not married to comes with unique child custody and visitation issues. Research shows that children benefit greatly with consistent involvement from both parents, married or unmarried, […]
» Read More...Parental Kidnapping
Child custody and visitation agreements are typically the most emotionally charged and stressful negotiations during a divorce settlement. Each parent involved in the divorce process may want legal custody of their child, but the court may grant equal rights to both parents, which gives each parent the right to make decisions for their child. Even […]
» Read More...Child Support, Wage Garnishment, and Property Seizure
It is a parent’s responsibility to provide financially for a child. When one parent neglects this obligation, it not only impacts a child’s welfare, but can cause the other parent to experience financial ruin. If your ex-spouse has failed to provide child support ordered by the court, you do have legal recourse. Your Baltimore child […]
» Read More...Student Loan Debt Causing Divorce
Financial stress can be a contributing cause of divorce for many couples. Couples most vulnerable to the strain of financial worries are those dealing with student loan debt. Last year’s college graduates averaged almost $40,000 in college loan debt by graduation. Recent surveys indicated approximately 13 percent of divorced couples believe student loan debt was […]
» Read More...How is Marital Property Divided?
Whether the subject is child custody, child support, or alimony, divorce can be overwhelming. One of those difficult decisions is how to divide up marital property between spouses. Before a judge will grant a divorce, the couple must divide the marital property and debt. They can either come to an agreement, or have the court […]
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