While “separation” and “divorce” are often interchangeable terms in daily conversation, technically, Maryland law does not recognize legal separations.  Rather, spouses who are considering ending their marriage can choose between two types of divorce: limited divorce,...

When parents are getting a divorce, the children suffer just as much, if not more. No matter what age the child is, the process can affect certain areas of his or her life.  Some of the negative effects are temporary, but some can have long-lasting consequences. How...

Divorce is an expensive process. Many people are not surprised by this due to the costs associated with child support and alimony. However, the expenses related to divorce do not stop there. Depending on how acrimonious your divorce ends up becoming and how high-asset...

Maryland's divorce laws require you to divide marital property fairly with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Assets such as a retirement plan and house need division even if only one spouse provided the funding.  If you regularly contributed a portion of your income to a...

Alimony or spousal support is a payment one spouse makes to provide financial stability to the other spouse after a divorce. Not every case will involve the court assigning alimony, but in cases where there is a notable difference in the finances of the two parties,...

For couples considering divorce, finances are a huge part of the discussion. Alimony is among the many financial determinations that either the couple or the judge must decide.  Alimony is money that one former spouse pays to support the other; the payments may be...

The term "financial infidelity" often conjures up images of one spouse hiding money from the other. The person might open a new bank account and not tell their spouse. Into the new account goes money that one person never knows about. A person planning to file for...

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...

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...