The courts do not change child support orders lightly. Judges want to know that a parent is not trying to avoid his or her duty to a child and that there is sufficient justification to change an order. While sometimes a support modification will be temporary, there...
In the last few years, some of the country's wealthiest older couples have decided to call it quits. These headline-grabbing divorces highlight an increase in gray divorce in recent decades. Gray divorce is simply divorce that happens after the age of 50. Two decades...
While dealing with the process of divorce, you may worry the topic is too hard to discuss openly with your children. However, knowing the proper way to prepare and cooperate with your ex-spouse throughout this talk can help you both to relax. Keep it calm According to...
You have to divide your marital property during a divorce. What exactly does that entail? Most people think of community property as shared bank accounts. However, it often goes far beyond that, encompassing some things that you might not even think of as a communal...
If you share legal and physical custody of your kids with an ex-spouse, you probably frequently refer to your parenting plan. After all, this legally binding plan helps you avoid post-divorce conflict by expressly stating each parent's obligations, rights and...
Anyone looking back on the rollercoaster price of a Bitcoin might find themselves feeling that fear of missing out. When news of a new cryptocurrency bubbles up on social media, there may be that temptation to get on the ground floor. More people invest in...
Whether you decided to file for divorce, your spouse did or you made the decision together, the next few months to a year are going to be confusing and trying times. From hiring a divorce attorney if you have not already done so to deciding who gets to keep the home,...
If the judge orders you to pay child support, you may assume that the single check each month must go toward all costs associated with raising your children, from food and shelter to private school tuition. This is not the case. In Maryland, family law judges often...
While “separation” and “divorce” are often interchangeable terms in daily conversation, technically, Maryland law does not recognize legal separations. Rather, spouses who are considering ending their marriage can choose between two types of divorce: limited divorce,...
When parents are getting a divorce, the children suffer just as much, if not more. No matter what age the child is, the process can affect certain areas of his or her life. Some of the negative effects are temporary, but some can have long-lasting consequences. How...