A divorce in Maryland can either be absolute or limited. A limited divorce is only a legal separation, meaning the divorce is not final, and the marriage is still ongoing in the eyes of the law. The couple must live separately, but neither spouse may have sexual...
Month: September 2023
How to prepare your finances for retirement after a divorce
The end of a marriage often brings financial hardship, which can be especially challenging if you are near retirement age. CNBC reports that divorced men have a median household income of $38,000 during retirement, while their married counterparts have $67,404...
Reasons you may need an earnings withholding order in Maryland
Earnings withholding orders, also known as wage garnishment, are useful for enforcing child support orders. When a parent fails to pay child support or falls behind on their payments, you can seek a wage withholding order to ensure that child support payments arrive...
Can I object to my co-parent’s relocation?
Certain lifestyle changes prompt parents to request the modification of their existing child custody order. A common situation family courts encounter in these cases is a parent’s relocation. Typically, if it is the noncustodial parent who is moving, there are few to...