If you're like most Maryland parents going through a first-time divorce, there are many things you will not understand about the divorce process. In fact, some of the terms and legal concepts you encounter will seem downright foreign and illogical. Since your children...
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How to address health care in your parenting provisions
Health care is expensive, but necessary. For that reason, aside from putting food on the table and a roof over one's head, health care can become one of the most primary concerns of any Maryland parent. Do your children have sufficient health care coverage? Are you...
Want to pay less in alimony? It could be possible
Imagine a Maryland family law court ordered you to pay $3,000 a month to your ex-spouse in alimony payments. The problem is, you've just lost your job and, at this point, you need the $3,000 a month a lot more than your ex. If paying your court-ordered alimony is no...
A rushed divorce might not be as fast as you expect
You probably don't want your divorce to drag on forever. There is a chance that the divorce process will last longer than what you expect due to matters that you might not be able to control. Other factors that you can control may also draw the process out. It is...
What is infidelity alimony?
Permanent alimony payments continue to exist in the state of Maryland. This means that, in rare divorce cases, it's possible for a family court judge to force one spouse to pay the other spouse monthly alimony checks for the rest of their lives. Permanent alimony,...
Do you know which steps to take after a car accident?
Even though you do whatever you can to avoid trouble on the road, you shouldn't assume you will never be part of a car accident. This could happen when you least expect it, through no fault of your own. It's important to prepare yourself for the aftermath of a car...
How you know the time is right for a divorce
There are probably a million different things running through your head when you start to contemplate a divorce. Have you waited long enough? Does what has happened between you and your spouse really mean it's time for a divorce? Should you give up on your marriage,...
Child custody disputes and how keeping a diary helps
If you're in the throes of a child custody dispute, you may want to take the following advice to defend your custody rights in court: Keep a diary of all your parenting activities. When ruling on matters relating to child custody, Maryland family law courts will weigh...
Do you think you can receive alimony? Here’s what you should know
Alimony has been around for a very long time. If you qualify to receive this vital marital benefit, you should never feel ashamed. Even if your ex or others try their best to make you feel embarrassed about being the recipient of these payments, if a court of law...
Financial tips for mothers going through a divorce
When you have devoted years of your life to rearing your children, you don't have much experience in the workforce. You probably count on your husband to pay the bills and take care of your financial needs. This is perfectly understandable. If you find out that...