If you and your spouse have begun to discuss getting a divorce in Maryland, you may be surprised to learn that you cannot deduct alimony payments to your spouse on your income taxes. Similarly, if you receive alimony payments after your divorce, you do not have to...
If you are going through a divorce in Maryland and you have young children, it is important to try to avoid conflict with your estranged spouse. This is not just for your own peace of mind and well-being but because it can make the divorce more difficult for your...
No one ever expects to get divorced, but it happens all the time. In fact, statistics show that more than 50% of all marriages end in divorce. If you are going through a divorce in Maryland and have online accounts that are shared with your spouse, it is important to...
Filing for divorce in Maryland is not a simple and quick process unless there are no dependent children involved and both spouses are agreeable to the split. Marriage in the view of the state is effectively the same as a business contract, but it also carries the...
A Maryland judge typically won't prevent a parent from spending time with a child merely because of that person's financial situation. However, your finances may be a factor when that judge must decide if you should have custody of your children. Can you afford to...
As Maryland residents prepare for divorce, they might be surprised by some of the issues that come up. Divorce is often a complicated, emotional process and preparation can help offset the sting when a dispute begins. Division of property can be a contentious process...
A parent might love a child very much but be unable to provide the necessary care. Sometimes, neither parent can tend to the child's needs, so the young one enters the foster care system. If the parents seek a divorce in a Maryland courtroom, the decree could include...
Nesting may be an ideal solution to sharing custody of your child after a divorce. This is because it allows your child to remain in the same Maryland house that he or she is already familiar with. However, there are several variables that you need to consider before...
Many individuals don't know what they should do or how to proceed when their spouse requests a divorce. There's no definitive roadmap, and navigating these uncharted waters is all the more challenging when it comes as a surprise. Here are the best strategies to take...
After a divorce between married parents, child support must be established. In Maryland, just as in other states, the child has a right to receive support from both parents. Here is what you should know about child support and how it’s determined. What are the child...