Catonsville, Maryland, Legal Blog
Is digital spying a problem in modern divorce?
Divorce is often messy and you may feel pitted against your spouse. You both want to fight for what you want. In a contentious divorce, it is not uncommon for a spouse to try anything to get the upper hand. According to NPR, you should take a moment to consider if...
How do you repair your retirement plan after your divorce?
Divorce can take a huge toll on your retirement plans because you have to divide all your assets. Often, this means that you lose some of the money you had for retirement. You may not feel it too badly if you are younger, but if you are closer to retirement, then you...
Financial pitfalls to beware of in divorce
Spouses that go through a divorce have the task of dividing their marital property between them. This can be a stressful time, so it is easy for a divorcing couple to neglect some important financial planning. People may end a marriage but also come out of it with...
What does a court consider when awarding alimony?
Alimony is a payment the court awards to one spouse and which the other spouse pays. The idea behind this is to provide a spouse who has the less stable financial situation after the divorce with financial support to allow him or her to become self-supporting. The...
The mediation process benefits divorce negotiations
Divorce negotiations challenge most couples. Few people enjoy arguing over property division, alimony or child support. When adjudicated by a judge, these disagreements rarely end with both parties happy, and could actually foster feelings of resentment or anger. Many...
How child custody, parenting plans and support work together in Maryland
Earlier this year, Maryland passed a law requiring parents involved in custody cases to file a written parenting plan with the court. This agreement will work in tandem with the legal custody order and the child support order to ensure parents work together to meet...
What is a parenting plan?
The state of Maryland requires that the parties in any case involving the custody of a minor child must submit a parenting plan. If you and your spouse are facing divorce, your parenting plan acts as a guiding document as you raise your children within a new family...
Co-parent successfully after divorce with these 4 tips
Approximately 32% of children in the U.S. lived with an unmarried parent as of 2017, states the Pew Research Center, and your children may fall into this category. If you and your former spouse co-parent, your children may spend time at two different households. ...
Do not let social media harm your custody case
From restaurants to family reunions, social media seems to be everywhere these days. In fact, the Pew Research Center estimates that as many as 8 out of 10 Americans regularly use some type of social media. While there is nothing inherently wrong with posting to...
3 types of divorce situations in Maryland
When you feel it is time to end your marriage, you must go through a legal process to do so. The laws of Maryland set up the process you need to follow. You will have to go to court to finalize a divorce decree that lays out all the terms of the separation of your...
