Divorce can be a challenging time. A spouse may not be ready to accept the consequences of divorce, including the need to let go, whether of a relationship or of other marital assets, such as a residence. Spouses should be aware that, when they are subject to court orders, failure…
Going through the divorce process is almost always a stressful time, and one of those stressful periods can be the time spent waiting for a trial court to issue its judgment. As a recent divorce case from Montgomery County illustrates, while a prolonged delay in issuing a divorce judgment may…
When you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, it is often best to resolve as many issues as possible (if not all) between the two of you. Settling your divorce issues by agreement rather than litigation is often less stressful, faster, and less antagonistic. Nevertheless, you should understand…
When you divorce after many decades of marriage, you may have numerous assets to divide. There may be houses, cars, 401(k)s, and more. This process, if contested in court, may involve presenting arguments regarding marital versus non-marital property, commingled assets, and monetary awards. To ensure you walk away from your…
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…
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…
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…
Ideally, all divorces would proceed maturely, respectfully, and collaboratively for the benefit of both spouses (and their children, if any.) Reality tells us that divorces often fall short of this ideal. Divorces bring out strong emotions, and intense emotions sometimes lead spouses to engage in misconduct. When your spouse has…
One does not necessarily expect to unearth beneficial knowledge about the law from the latest celebrity gossip news regarding “reality” television stars. Perhaps there really is a time for everything, as the latest reports about the divorce involving one “Real Housewives” star show offer some valuable clues about what –…