Divorcing parents must take care of their mental health along with their shared child's mental well-being. Mothers and fathers may feel helpless as they watch their children struggle to adjust. Child Mind Institute explains tips for guiding children through divorce....
To get a child support order, you have to have two parents, but sometimes one parent is absent. If this is your situation and you cannot find the other parent to serve him or her with the court order, it can make your case a bit complicated. The Department of Human...
A home purchased during your marriage becomes part of your shared marital property. Maryland's equitable distribution laws require divorcing couples to divide jointly owned properties fairly between them. As noted on the MDCourts.gov website, the court may order you...
Divorce often includes a court-ordered financial arrangement for paying or receiving child support. According to the Maryland Department of Human Services, the court calculates an income share model based on one parent having child custody or both parents sharing...
Nobody enters into a marriage with plans to get divorced. The intention of marriage is to join your lives forever. However, it is an unfortunate reality that marriages do not always work out. Allowing for the possibility of a future divorce, and putting an agreement...
Divorce is rarely easy, but few people realize just how difficult asset division can be until they try to do it themselves. Without a doubt, figuring out how to split up belongings can be one of the most challenging aspects of parting ways with your spouse. If you...
With 8 out of every 10 Americans using some form of social media in this day and age, it is easy to say that it has embedded itself into the very fabric of our society. Reaching for a phone or tablet to post life updates is second nature to many by now. But...
You expect your former spouse to form a united front with you when it comes to raising your child. However, that is not always the case. Some exes intentionally make co-parenting more difficult, which leads to a wide range of ill effects. According to WebMD, parental...
Preparing for retirement requires careful planning and preparation. When a divorce interferes with your plans, you may feel like you are back at square one. Rebuilding your retirement plan may take time, but starting right away can minimize the risks of your divorce...
A divorce may bring a tide of worry and woes, but the life change does not have to be all bad news. Sometimes, divorce offers benefits you may not realize. U.S. News and World Report explore the monetary advantages of dissolving a marriage. Make sure you do not miss...