Getting to the end of all the negotiations that go into your child custody agreement and visitation schedule can seem like an immense relief. However, it doesn't take much to end up back in family court arguing with your ex-spouse over a potential modification to the...
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Leaving your kids with your ex could impact your custody case
When your spouse tells you they want to divorce, it can feel like a betrayal. Sometimes, you don't even see it coming. Other times, you may have known your relationship wasn't doing well, but you probably assumed you would work it out in the future. Regardless of what...
Wrong-way crash turns fatal in Maryland
A Maryland man is facing a number of charges after he caused a three-car accident by driving the wrong way down Interstate 195. At approximately 1:30 a.m., on March 15, state troopers were called to the scene on the Patapsco River Bridge due to reports that a Toyota...
What drives people to divorce?
Here's a fact that will probably surprise most people: Cheating isn't one of the top reasons that people end up getting divorced. So, what exactly does lead couples to split? When polled, here are three of the top reasons that couples gave for their divorce: 1. They...
Divorce and bankruptcy: What couples need to know
If financial problems weren't already a factor before you headed into a divorce, they may soon become one. Divorce can be expensive. There are a few inescapable financial facts about divorce. It costs money to file for divorce and to hire an attorney. If you have...
Why parents need a good relationship with their ex-spouse
Are you harboring a lot of anger toward your ex-spouse? While it might be understandable, it's also something you have to learn to keep in check when you have children together. Here's why you want to maintain a good relationship with your ex-spouse whenever possible:...
What happens to your pension in a Maryland divorce?
You've been working your entire adult life and have a well-funded pension account with your employer. Maybe you are getting close to retirement age, or perhaps you intend to work for another decade or more. Unfortunately, it looks like your marriage is about to end,...
Tips for grandparents who are raising their grandkids
Conventional wisdom says that raising children is best left to the young. Unfortunately, that's not always the way things work out. If you're a grandparent who has taken on the responsibility of raising your grandchildren for an absent parent, you need to plan a few...
How do you cope when your adult child divorces?
When an adult child divorces, the situation can send shock waves throughout the entire family. As your child's parent, you naturally want to be supportive -- but you may have a lot of conflicted feelings about the situation. It's normal to feel shocked, sad,...
The effect of the opioid crisis on Maryland’s roadways
A new study released by researchers at the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is providing insight into the role opioid abuse plays in deadly accidents on Maryland's highways. The "Heroin Highway" cuts right through the western part of the state, along the...