Alimony is an important aspect of many divorce cases. In almost all divorces, one spouse earns more than the other, creating the possibility (if not likelihood) of disparate standards of living post-divorce without alimony. If you are involved in a divorce where alimony is an issue, it is essential to…
Getting a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is often an excellent financial plan for married (or soon-to-be-married) couples. A well-written contract can help ensure that you, not a court, will decide your finances should anything happen to the marriage. Having a knowledgeable Maryland prenuptial agreement lawyer is vital to ensuring that…
For many married couples, the largest single asset they possess is their marital home. When divorce arises, dealing with the marital home is often the most significant issue other than child-related matters. Even as you both navigate the divorce process, someone must pay the mortgage, property taxes, etc. Accounting for…
A divorce case involves many steps and numerous decisions. One of those choices is selecting the right Maryland divorce lawyer. This decision may become particularly complicated if your spouse seeks to exclude your preferred attorney. The good news is that, in most situations, the rules regarding these “conflicts of interest”…
There is a time for debating and discussing one’s novel beliefs or opinions… and that time is not while attempting to litigate your divorce case. This is one area, among many, where having an experienced Maryland divorce lawyer represent you can be extremely helpful. Your knowledgeable attorney can save you…
In divorce or other family law cases, the best path forward is to work collaboratively with your ex (or soon-to-be-ex) spouse to resolve all disputes, and to follow all of the orders the trial judge hands down. When that does not matter, contempt of court proceedings can result. If you…
Today, Millenials, members of “Gen Z,” and many others live much of their lives online. For some influencers and celebrities, it seems that if it did not happen on Instagram (or another social media platform,) it did not happen at all. However, the ever-presence of social media can be a…
One of the most important aspects of any divorce is the division of marital assets and debts. A crucial part of that process is separating marital from non-marital. Sometimes, it is as easy as looking at how an asset or debt account is titled, but in Maryland, that is far…
Any contractual agreement you sign with your sign that governs the distribution of assets — whether it is a prenuptial agreement, a postnuptial agreement, a marital property agreement, or a divorce settlement agreement — deserves your utmost attention. Because of the high stakes involved, it also calls for advice and…
Divorce is often an extremely painful time. Different individuals respond to the trauma of divorce in various ways — some more constructive than others. One way of responding to your spouse’s decision to end your marriage that is never helpful is to ignore it (or ignore aspects of the legal…