A divorce may bring a tide of worry and woes, but the life change does not have to be all bad news. Sometimes, divorce offers benefits you may not realize. U.S. News and World Report explore the monetary advantages of dissolving a marriage. Make sure you do not miss...
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What is the “best interest of the child” standard?
A person can hear it in court or find it in custody papers. The "best interest of the child" is a phrase courts use to acknowledge that the decisions made and agreed to will help provide the child with the essential needs to live a stable, healthy and happy life. All...
Answers to Maryland spousal support questions
Do you worry about how you will support yourself financially after divorce? Perhaps you left the workforce to raise children or help your spouse pursue higher education, affecting your own earning potential. If this situation sounds familiar, review the answers to...
What happens to rewards points during a divorce?
With the increasing cost of everyday items, many Marylanders appreciate the perks that come from accumulating rewards points. Whether you collect credit card points, airline miles or other points, your rewards points may have considerable value. If you and your...
Maximizing your finances despite your divorce
While you may welcome the independence that divorce brings, certain aspects of operating alone again may cause uncertainty. Your finances, for example, may feel the strain of a smaller income and no one to help you pay for necessary expenses and outstanding debts....
How can you make birdnesting work for you?
When it comes to a divorce that includes children, many parents look for different ways to ease their children's transition. According to CNBC, one way that parents do this is through birdnesting. Birdnesting involves keeping your children at home and rotating...
How does Maryland calculate child support?
In the beginning stages of divorce, it helps to have a handle on some of the issues that have the highest potential for fighting. Unfortunately, child-related issues are often at the top of this list. Understanding how the state calculates child support is crucial to...
3 reasons gray divorce is on the rise in the U.S.
In the last few years, some of the country's wealthiest older couples have decided to call it quits. These headline-grabbing divorces highlight an increase in gray divorce in recent decades. Gray divorce is simply divorce that happens after the age of 50. Two decades...
How should you discuss your divorce with your children?
While dealing with the process of divorce, you may worry the topic is too hard to discuss openly with your children. However, knowing the proper way to prepare and cooperate with your ex-spouse throughout this talk can help you both to relax. Keep it calm According to...
I have to divide what? 5 things people fight over during divorce
You have to divide your marital property during a divorce. What exactly does that entail? Most people think of community property as shared bank accounts. However, it often goes far beyond that, encompassing some things that you might not even think of as a communal...