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Maryland is currently among a minority of states without a true “no-fault” divorce. Some state lawmakers are hoping to change that and to make the divorce process easier. They’re considering legislation that would do away with the current statutory grounds for...
Divorcing parents frequently disagree about how to handle custody matters. Their feelings about how to share parenting time and authority may be the biggest source of conflict in their Maryland divorce. Although shared custody is the most likely outcome, people still...
You and your spouse have decided to move forward separately. Now what? You have so many mental, emotional, physical, social, practical, legal and financial transitions to make that you may easily feel overwhelmed. Sometimes, it can help to break down this kind of...
Even in cases where you and your spouse agree it is time to file for divorce, the process can be difficult. Stress and emotions can cause people to make serious mistakes that make the process more challenging. Knowing the most common mistakes can help you avoid them...
When a child’s parents separate or divorce, it’s often difficult to figure out exactly how their co-parenting arrangement will work. How will the schedule that dictates at which house a child will sleep each night be constructed? How will holidays and special...
Filing for divorce is one of the biggest, most disruptive decisions a married individual can make. Everything about their daily life will likely change during the divorce process, from how they spend their time to their budget. Although people often picture those who...
If you’re divorcing with a toddler, you may have friends and family telling you how “lucky” you are that you don’t have to deal with all the questions that kids even a little bit older ask and the problems they experience when their parents break up. Just because...
After you and your spouse talk about plans to divorce, it’ll eventually be time to talk to your child. For the entirety of your child’s life, they have likely seen their parents together under one roof, but that’s about to change and they may need to be prepared. You...
An indictment for domestic violence can change your life forever. Even if you are not convicted, a domestic violence charge can leave a lasting stain on your reputation. And if you are charged and convicted, the legal and personal consequences can be far-reaching....
Going through a divorce can be extremely draining. As hard as it can be on the adults, it can even be harder on the kids. However, your kids do not have to pay the price just because you are dissolving your marriage. With a healthy co-parenting plan, you can give your...
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