For couples in the middle of a divorce, money is likely to be one of the biggest points of contention between them. Each may have their own ideas about what share of assets they should get, and how much spousal support or child support should be paid, where...

People preparing for divorce need to know about the process. They have to understand what the law requires if they hope to negotiate with their spouses. Typically, spouses have to work out an equitable way to divide their marital estate. Equitable distribution laws...

Life really changes for parents when they become empty nesters. They go back to living on their own, and their children move off to attend college, start careers, get married and much more. In some cases, this leads to a divorce. The couple may have been married for...

When there’s an impending divorce, it’s not unusual for spouses to look around their home and make a mental (or written) inventory of the things they want to keep. This can include furniture, artwork, exercise equipment, high-end kitchen gadgets, vacation souvenirs...

For divorcing couples in Maryland, stock options often raise complicated questions. Are they considered marital property? In many cases, the answer is yes. But it depends on the timing and conditions of the grant. To understand how courts handle stock options, it...

Everyone’s priorities change to some extent as they move through their lives. That means the priorities of a couple who divorces in their 50s or older are likely very different than those of younger divorcing couples. One of those priorities usually revolves around...

One of the biggest issues that you may face when you’re going through a divorce is the property division process. Oftentimes, the house is the largest asset that you’ll have to deal with.  There are three primary options for the home: Sell the home One party buys out...

When alimony payments go unpaid in Maryland, it can lead to serious legal consequences. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a financial obligation that one spouse may owe to the other after a divorce. If the payments stop or are missed, there are several steps...

When you divorce in Maryland, most marital assets are subject to property division. In other words, you may have to divide your marital home, cars, joint savings accounts and other assets you and your spouse acquired as a couple.  If you have a sizable inheritance,...

Choosing the right type of divorce can make the process more manageable. Maryland law offers different divorce options, and understanding them can help you determine what fits your circumstances. Uncontested divorce An uncontested divorce occurs when both spouses...