Children switching schools or daycares may seem like a simple lifestyle change. However, it involves several aspects that may require modifying an existing custody order for parents sharing custody or maintaining a visitation schedule. Factors to consider A change in...
Divorce is a challenging and emotionally charged process, and one aspect that requires careful consideration is the protection of your retirement assets. Ensuring your financial stability post-divorce is important, and taking proactive steps can make a significant...
You married the love of your life, promising to work together to resolve conflicts and disagreements whenever they arise. However, through time, a person who once seemed like your perfect match could turn out to be the exact opposite. People change and evolve...
When parents divorce and live separately, the time they each spend with their child afterwards is equally important, even if one parent only enjoy visits with their child. Additionally, courts acknowledge that nonparents, such as grandparents, may also want to visit...
Post-divorce, the court may require one ex-spouse to make payments, known as alimony, spousal maintenance or spousal support in various regions, to the other. This financial assistance helps the lower-earning spouse—the dependent spouse—maintain a decent lifestyle and...
Even if spouses are no longer together, their parental responsibility toward their children continues. Accordingly, courts require parents to pay child support, the amount of which is based on the applicable state guidelines. These guidelines allow for a fair...
In recent years, the landscape of divorce has shifted dramatically. The increase in gray divorce has garnered attention from many directions, and for good reason. For aging couples, understanding the facts about gray divorce is important as you decide on the right...
Establishing boundaries with your co-parent isn’t always easy, especially when they feel like they should still have a say in what you do because they’re paying child support. It’s not unusual for an ex-spouse or ex-partner who pays child support to scrutinize every...
According to the CDC, approximately 2.4 divorces happen out of every 1,000 marriages in Maryland. If you are going through a divorce, you may have preconceived notions about how the courts will divide your assets. Common misconceptions can lead to confusion and...
A divorce conversation may be the last thing you ever thought you would have with your children. But if you have decided to get a divorce, this conversation is inevitable. Here are three tips to help you have a more manageable discussion, that will hopefully set the...