The act of getting divorce entails much more than simply leaving a spouse and leading a life on one’s own. There may be unique challenges and changes that come about for a Maryland couple seeking divorce. From finances to seeking out the best resources, the changes...
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Alimony knows no gender when it comes to divorce
For a long time, people associated alimony payments with wives receiving payments from working husbands. However, as more and more women work outside of the home, those roles are beginning to shift when it comes to divorce. Maryland couples may be interested to know...
Divorce can lead to unique child custody challenges
When a couple decides to pursue a divorce, there are naturally a great deal of decisions to be made, some more difficult than others. While property division is one area of contention, when it comes to child custody decisions, court intervention might be necessary....
Same-sex couples face unique challenges when it comes to divorce
The divorce process isn’t necessarily easy on any couple. However, for same-sex couples, the divorce process may present unique challenges as divorce can be difficult to obtain in many states. Any same-sex couple who came to Maryland to marry may want to make note of...
Fight over prenuptial agreement complicates divorce
Any time a couple goes through a divorce, there may be a high number of assets and funds to separate. When there is a prenuptial agreement in place, the process of splitting assets or paying one partner in a divorce can be smoother. However, even with a prenuptial...
Tips for helping children through divorce during in Maryland
Anytime there is a divorce, it can be a difficult time for everyone involved, especially any children. Most parents strive to make the divorce process as smooth as possible for any children involved. Maryland parents might benefit from some helpful tips for helping...
Couples going through divorce share more than they know
Whenever a couple is going through a divorce, there are many decisions to be made, regardless of how long they may have been together. As technology reaches across daily life in almost every way, electronic communications and social media accounts can easily become...
For Maryland families, divorce can affect the holidays
Going through a divorce can be challenging enough any time of the year. However, when the holidays roll around, a divorce can cause a number of issues to crop up. For Maryland couples who are in the middle of or just on the other side of divorce, there are tips to...
Ways divorce can affect the sexes differently
Anytime a marriage is dissolved, the lives of both parties involved are altered somewhat. Even under the best of circumstances, either party can have a difficult transition. While most people stereotypically assume a divorce may be harder on any woman involved, there...
Helpful tips for Maryland couples going through mediation
When it comes time to handle the details of a marital split, there are many options and avenues on the board today. One option Maryland couples are pursuing is mediation. Mediation can be a great success for families as they enter a new chapter and all parties want to...