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Dealing with co-parenting is already enough of a struggle without adding things like distance to the mix. Unfortunately, some parents simply cannot stay close to the custodial parent, such as military parents or parents who must take care of elderly relatives. In...
Many people have heard that joint parenting or co-parenting is often considered a good way to raise a child after divorce. However, this type of parenting may not suit everyone's situation. Fortunately, there are situations that allow you to reap some of the benefits...
When you split from your child’s other parent in Maryland, you may need the state’s family court system to set child custody terms on your behalf. Anytime you task the state with doing so, you have to submit something called a parenting plan. Ideally, you and your ex...
Regardless of how old you are, a will is an important document to file. This document provides for the specific distribution of your financial assets and personal property when you die. A will serves as protection for both you and your loved ones, though it is your...
As a divorcing couple, you want to provide the least traumatic experience possible for your child. Though it is impossible to guarantee you can make it through without causing any harm at all, it is possible to ease the transition. This includes rethinking how you...
If you face marital troubles, you need to understand the process and how to proceed. However, most people approach divorce without some fundamental knowledge of the process. Maryland has two types of divorce. They are absolute divorce and limited divorce. To learn...
It is not a new tactic for a spouse to attempt to hide assets during divorce. In fact, this has happened essentially as long as laws about property division have been in play. But with the constantly changing digital and technological landscape, many people have...
As someone who is in a Maryland marriage with a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, you may have concerns about whether you might be able to still take advantage of certain military benefits once your marriage ends. Whether you may still use TRICARE health insurance,...
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....
