Domestic violence accusations could be the result of an angry spouse because you filed for divorce or busybody neighbors who called the police when there was no good reason to do so. Police officers often need to make a snap judgment, and they will often err on the...
A healthy marriage can take many different forms, but knowing what makes an unhealthy marriage could save you both financially and physically. It may be time for a divorce if any of the following are present in your relationship: Financial manipulation or control...
When divorced parents live some distance apart, one of them typically has primary or possibly sole custody of their children. The kids often spend school breaks and at least part of their summer vacation with their non-custodial parent. If you’re in Maryland and your...
No matter who you are, the idea that your spouse no longer wants to be with you can be upsetting. You may be frustrated and angry, and those feelings are valid. At the same time, you do need to be careful about how you approach your divorce. Making decisions out of...
Besides its emotional cost, divorce can also take a toll on your finances. From legal costs to property division (especially if you have marital debt), there is no doubt that divorce can be an expensive undertaking. With all the paperwork to go through and life...
A prenuptial agreement is a binding document that, among other things, outlines how assets will be handled should a marriage end in divorce. The decision to create a prenup is entirely up to you and your partner. However, it is important to understand that there are...
The average couple owns far more digital assets than they did 10 years ago, let alone 20 or 30 years. While getting a fair share of assets in a divorce has always been tricky, digitalization presents some unique problems. There are financial and personal issues you...
Maybe your ex's new partner is the person that they cheated on you with, making the continued relationship feel a bit like a slap in your face. Perhaps they simply float from one short relationship to another, and you worry about your children becoming attached to...
No one ever expects that their marriage will end in a divorce or separation. However, this is the unfortunate reality that most couples have to deal with at some point. And divorce can be emotionally taxing, especially when there are children involved. It is not...
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