Headed for Divorce? Don’t Ignore Your Retirement Plans
Divorce can have significant financial implications, particularly for women, who often face the challenge of rebuilding their retirement savings. Many divorced Americans find themselves lacking sufficient funds to retire comfortably, leading to concerns about their financial future. Individuals who have gone through divorce have to navigate retirement planning amidst the aftermath of marital separation, and…
Read MoreCollaborative Divorce Benefits Couples Seeking Privacy
Collaborative divorce can be a valuable option for individuals seeking privacy during the divorce process. Unlike traditional litigated divorces that take place in a public courtroom, collaborative divorce is a private and confidential process. It offers a respectful and cooperative approach to resolving issues, allowing couples to maintain control over the proceedings and keep sensitive…
Read MoreThe Appeals Court “Exceptional Circumstances” Decision
The Appellate Court of Maryland recently made a significant ruling regarding de facto parenting and exceptional circumstances in custody cases. The court clarified that an individual involved in a child’s upbringing cannot be considered a de facto parent unless both legal parents consented to and fostered the parent-like relationship. However, custody can still be transferred…
Read MoreCan Your Job Cost You Your Marriage? Just Ask Kevin Costner
Long-time Hollywood star, Kevin Costner, is in hot water with his soon to be ex-wife. The two are calling it quits, and it is rumored that it is due to Costner’s refusal to change his work schedule in order to spend time with his wife and children. Recent claims suggest that Christine Baumgartner wanted Costner…
Read MoreTop 7 Reasons to Pursue a Collaborative Divorce
Deciding to end a marriage can be physically and emotionally draining. As a result, couples are turning to collaborative divorce, as it is a great option for those who would rather not deal with stress or drama in their lives. When compared to the traditional divorce process, collaborative divorces encourage ex-spouses to work together to…
Read MoreAsset Division: Learning from Kim Kardashian, Brad Pitt, and MC Lyte
When couples are in the process of divorce, one of the first issues that arises is dividing assets. Most couples tend to concentrate solely on the big things in their lives, such as their finances, properties, businesses, and more. However, there are many other valuable items that accumulate during a marriage that many people do…
Read MoreSharon Stone’s Experience Has Parents Wondering If Jobs Can Affect Custody
According to CBS News, actress Sharon Stone stated on a recent podcast that she lost custody of her son in 2004. However, many people are blown away by the reason, which was partially because of a brief, one-second scene in a movie. This made headlines across the country, and many parents began wondering if it…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You’ve Been Paying Child Support for a Child Who Isn’t Biologically Yours?
While it might seem absurd to think that a person may be required to pay child support for a child who isn’t biologically theirs, this type of situation happens more often than people imagine. Whether a DNA test was wrong, a child was born to a married couple, or a father genuinely believed that a…
Read MoreWhen Your Spouse Forgets the “Sickness and Health, Better or Worse” Part of Their Vows
Traditionally, couples who marry make their vows in front of friends and family alike. Those vows typically include some version of promising to stand by one another in good times and challenging times. And while there are few family events more challenging than long-term or terminal illnesses, it appears that not everyone takes the “in…
Read MoreMassive Changes Are Coming to Maryland’s Divorce Laws
Big changes are coming to Maryland when it comes to divorce. The new legislation will not only end limited divorce, but also change our residency requirements and grounds for filing a divorce. Governor Wes Moore is expected to sign the bill into law, which will go into effect on October 1, 2023. We want to…
Read MoreWhy Your Prenuptial Agreement Must Be Strong
If you’re a fan of country music, you may be following the (messy) post-divorce story of Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans. They’re a clear example of why we tell our clients they should NEVER air their dirty laundry online, even when you have an outlet to share your side with the world. One of the…
Read MoreHey, Jason and Olivia: It’s Time to Put the Children First
A divorce is never an easy situation, especially when you have children. Parents can be fiercely protective of their children, and even the most mild-mannered individuals can turn into cornered bears if they believe their children are hurting. How folks strike out at one another can differ. Take the ongoing drama of Jason Sudeikis and…
Read MoreThe Significance of Second Parent Adoption
Although Maryland has established de facto parenting as a method to ensure that your relationship can be maintained with your children without adopting them, it is critical that parents follow through with a second parent adoption. When the court orders an adoption, all legal rights and responsibilities of the natural parents are terminated according to…
Read MoreKeep Calm and Carry On: Surviving Every Part of the Divorce Process
Divorce is tough. When you live with a high-conflict person, it can be even tougher. The challenges you faced during your marriage can spill into the divorce process; in many cases, those challenges are what instigated the divorce in the first place. Even if the decision to divorce was mutual, you can still find yourself…
Read MoreDon’t Make These Five Financial Mistakes in Your Divorce
The divorce process is already time-consuming. You don’t want it to take up most of your finances as well. The decisions that you make during your divorce will impact your financial security for years to come. That’s why you want to avoid as many financial mistakes as possible. Here are five financial mistakes that you…
Read MoreDivorcing a Spouse with Substance Abuse
Divorcing your spouse when the two of you are sober is already a difficult process. When one spouse is suffering with an addiction, it can turn the divorce process upside down. A spouse suffering from an addiction can make marital life so turbulent. Their actions can bring instability to the household. One couple is publicly…
Read MoreRevolutionary “Divorce Program” in Maryland Puts Children First
The divorce process can take an emotional toll on the entire family. Depending on the age of your children, they may not know how to communicate their feelings in a healthy manner, which can make the process even more difficult. Fortunately, there is a revolutionary court process that can make the process easier for children…
Read MoreGenetic Testing Reveals Married Couple Is Actually Related
What if you discovered that your spouse was related to you? Even worse, what if you discovered this after years of being married to them? There was a recent viral video where a couple revealed that they discovered that they were siblings. While explaining their relationship, they shared that they had been together for 13…
Read MoreWhat Is a Deposition in a Divorce?
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s long and drawn-out divorce has finally come to an end as of late November. Although Kardashian filed for divorce back in 2021, West’s refusal to cooperate had stalled negotiations until the couple reached a settlement through their respective attorneys. Now, it appears all matters regarding the divorce are settled and…
Read MoreKim and Kanye Reach a Divorce Settlement (Finally!)
After she initially filed back in February of 2021, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have reached a divorce settlement, reports the media. This puts a cap on a tumultuous few years for the ex-spouses, who have seen their fortunes rise and fall, their dating lives examined, and experienced multiple controversies. After all is said and…
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