Shared custody arrangements can be a stressful complication during and after a Maryland divorce. All too often, spouses may find themselves disagreeing over what is best for the children or who should be present with them on certain days. Typically, families...
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What happens to military pensions in Maryland divorces?
A career in the military is associated with a variety of different risks. Servicemembers put their lives on the line to defend the country. Even those who climb the ranks within the chain of command have to accept personal risk during training and deployment. There...
Divorce, teenage children, and the future: 3 important considerations
Divorce is a complex and emotional process for any family, but when teenage children are involved, the stakes are even higher. As parents negotiate the details of divorce, they must consider the unique needs of their teenagers and the long-term impacts of their...
Top reasons for modern divorce
It can be helpful to identify when a marriage is likely headed for divorce. If you know that your marriage is likely going to end, you can begin to plan, gather documentation, look into your legal options and otherwise prepare to safeguard your interests moving...
Tips to make long-distance co-parenting successful
Long-distance co-parenting can present unique challenges for families. When parents live far apart, communication, planning and commitment to shared parenting responsibilities become even more critical. Whether the distance is due to a job relocation, military...
Signs that you’ve started drifting apart
Many divorce cases simply happen after people drift apart. This doesn’t mean that your spouse is going to have an affair or that the two of you are going to feel decidedly unhappy. You may not even be able to pinpoint what went wrong. You just know that you’re not as...
How do Maryland courts determine child custody?
Child custody is one of the most critical and sensitive issues that must be resolved in a divorce. The courts in Maryland use many factors to determine which parent will have custody of the children, with the goal of always putting the child's best interests first....
4 frequently asked questions about divorce
Marriage may have been the be-all and end-all of your life, but it quickly became apparent that it wasn’t the happy ending you were looking for. Now you’re facing the possibility of a divorce and it could be flipping your world on its head. Many people, like yourself,...
Will you need to divide your retirement account in a divorce?
When you retire, you will no longer have a paycheck to help support yourself. Your only revenue will be a combination of your retirement savings and your Social Security retirement benefits. Careful planning is the only way to ensure that such limited financial...
3 common custody issues and how to handle them
You want your children to be healthy and happy. Sometimes, though, the way you’d provide a secure routine to them just isn’t the same as how the other parent would handle the same situations. There are common custody issues that ex-couples deal with following divorce...