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...
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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...
Frustrating custody exchanges? A modification of custody may help
It can be hard to deal with custody exchanges when you’re constantly involved in arguments with the other parent or are picking up or dropping off a distressed child. Even though your custody arrangements are binding, you may be thinking about ways that you can help...
What you must do to relocate with your children after a divorce
After the finalization of your divorce, your entire life changed. Not only are you and your children adjusting to a new family dynamic, but you might also be considering moving to a different state to be closer to family, to accept a new job offer or for some other...
How does the court determine child support?
The responsibility you and your ex have towards your children does not end after divorce. Taking good care of children is costly, and sometimes we cannot afford those expenses on our own, which is why child support orders exist. The total amount that a parent will...
6 tips for parenting in challenging times
The last 15 months have been a challenging time for parents. Many have had to juggle helping children learn from home on top of their normal work duties amid the ongoing health crisis. Plus, they have had to navigate more than a year of how to keep their children...
