Among the many difficult aspects of your divorce, how to tell your kids is one of the hardest decisions you will make. Breaking the news about divorce requires a careful approach, one that informs your children but also soothes them. While each situation is different,...
As a divorced Maryland parent, you likely either pay or receive child support. The amount of these payments was one of the things determined at the time of your divorce, with the calculation based on the Child Support Guidelines authorized by the State of Maryland....
Getting a divorce presents many challenges and concerns. Spouses face many changes regarding money, living arrangements, child custody and more. For stay-at-home parents, divorce can be particularly stressful. It can feel overwhelming to consider what your future...
You know you want to divorce your current spouse, but you do not know what to do with your marital home. How do you divide one of your biggest assets? Bankrate explores options that may help you choose. When you understand all your choices, you may have an easier time...
Divorce is unsettling, and you may worry about how you and your children will adjust after the dust clears. Also, disagreements between you and your spouse may add to the challenge of ending your marriage. Follow these tips to minimize your anxiety while protecting...
Making the decision to file for divorce is only the first step in the process. Once you know you want to file, you will have to begin working through the legal system to end up at the final hearing where the judge ends your marriage. According to Maryland Courts, the...
If you owe child support, it is important to understand payment options available to you in order to avoid falling behind. While many parents have child support automatically withheld by their employer, some have to find other ways to pay child support. Whether you...
Shared parenting refers to an arrangement in which you and your former spouse divide the responsibilities for your children equally even after your divorce. You are both involved in any legal decision-making for your children, and the children spend nearly equal...
When a parent has a disorder that affects mental health, it does not necessarily influence custody arrangements during a divorce. Maryland courts work to protect the best interests of the child when determining child custody and visitation rights. How does mental...
Dividing assets and debts during a divorce may prove one of the most contentious parts of the process. If you believe something is off with your spouse's financial submissions, you may want to delve deeper. Some spouses decide that trying to conceal assets before and...