Preparing for the divorce process poses emotional and logistical challenges for soon-to-be-ex spouses. To minimize conflict and achieve a fair settlement it is important to approach the process with care and consideration. Be wary of certain actions that may undermine...
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Who gets the season tickets during a divorce?
Now that you have decided to divorce your spouse, you might wonder what happens to your season tickets. The answer might depend on whether your tickets are marital or separate property. Every state has its own laws when it comes to property division in divorce. The...
Common reasons long-term marriages end in divorce
Many people think of divorce as the province of younger couples. After all, new marriages present many adjustments that can cause enough friction to end a marriage. However, couples married for decades also have several challenges that can derail a seemingly stable...
How gray divorce is a different process
People over the age of 50 are getting divorced more often than ever before. Gray divorce differs in a few ways from the divorce process for younger people or marriages that have not lasted very long. Complicated division of assets Gray divorces are older couples who...
What should I do with my social media during divorce?
Most Americans have some form of social media. There are many positives to it: social media makes it easier to keep in touch with friends and family who may be far away, and it can also be a great source of entertainment. However, social media use can cause you...
Watch out for signs of parental alienation after a divorce
Parental alienation is a form of emotional manipulation that many areas regard as child abuse. It occurs when one parent purposefully lies about and/or disparages the other parent by trash-talking them and undermining their authority. In a time already often fraught...
Which co-parent pays for private school?
During your marriage, you and your spouse have tried to stick to a tight budget. Your primary reason for doing so is having the financial means to send your kids to private school. Now that you are heading for a divorce, though, your soon-to-be ex-spouse seems to...
Is appearing before a judge the only path to divorce?
In a divorce, the stakes for you and your family are high. You feel like the process may make or break the way you proceed forward as a single person. Do you need to leave your future up to a judge's decision? Allowing a judge to make choices regarding your family's...
What to expect from asset division during a divorce
Going through a divorce is a busy time for couples and their families. However, it is important that couples know what to expect so they can ask any questions they have during the separation and divorce process. In addition to child custody, asset division is one of...
How do courts determine property division during divorce?
During a marriage, couples often combine finances and debt. What happens, then, when it all must split during a divorce? Maryland law provides guidance on how courts should divvy up intangible and tangible property. According to the statutes, assets and debts do not...