Beginning on Oct. 1, 35 new laws went into effect across the state of Maryland. These laws fell under virtually every legal category, including laws relating to DUI penalties, workers' rights, public safety, narcotics and even the freedom of the press. Another area...
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Three tips for a successful co-parenting relationship
Unlike the marriage relationship, the parenting relationship continues long after a divorce is finalized. Many parenting options are available, but one of the more popular current options is referred to as co-parenting. This form of parenting is touted as an option...
Why is alimony essential?
A lot of Maryland residents going through divorce might question whether alimony is correct for them to pursue on a purely moralistic level. However, there are sound reasons why a spouse might need and want alimony, and based on these reasons, one can clearly...
What divorce cannot guarantee
It is not uncommon for a family law attorney to hear from individuals who are completely undecided about whether or not they should file for divorce. In these cases, it is the attorney's job to inform the individual about the various aspects of divorce they should be...
Why you shouldn’t move out without the kids during a divorce
Your mind is full of questions. You or your spouse have decided to divorce, and you're not sure what will happen next. What about the kids? Who will get custody? The divorce isn't final, but you know it's going to happen. So you think about the idea of one of you...
Financial security and divorce
Most Maryland spouses who decide to go through a divorce will have tried everything they could to make their marriages work. Especially in cases that involve children and matters relating to child support and child custody, spouses usually don't give up on their...
Divorce and the IRS: Two things you need to know
Navigating through a divorce is difficult. Dealing with taxes is difficult. Combine these two and you get one awful pairing. Unfortunately, those who are going through a divorce need to be aware of the fact that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will likely be...
What is the Shared Parenting Bill?
The Shared Parenting Bill is being considered by Maryland lawmakers, and similar legislation is being considered by lawmakers in other states. The bill is aimed at correcting an issue that many fathers and legal advocates view as unjust: the tendency of courts to not...
Drew Barrymore finalizes divorce in just 3 weeks
Superstar actress Drew Barrymore has finalized her divorce from Will Kopelman, who she still considers a good friend. The speed and peacefulness with which this Hollywood power couple has dissolved their marriage are to be envied -- and many soon-to-be exes would no...
One important factor that often leads to divorce
In the past, a divorce study was conducted that revealed a connection between the amount of housework women did and the likelihood of them getting a divorce. The study showed that women who did less housework were more likely to have a divorce. These days, housework...