Divorce

Going through a divorce is difficult for anyone, but when you share a child with your spouse this separation process often becomes more complicated and emotional. Because a divorce can take months or years to finalize, requesting temporary orders is often a good...

Gray divorce, meaning between couples over 50 years old, is becoming more prevalent as baby boomers continue to pass this milestone. When older people divorce, specific concerns include the dramatic shift in retirement income resulting from property division. Whereas...

Not every divorce will result in one party having to pay support to his or her former spouse. There are limited circumstances in which a court will grant a petition for spousal support. People who are seeking a divorce in Maryland should not conclude that they will...

When you are in the midst of a divorce, you may struggle to resolve issues with your former partner. If you have children together and one of you wants to move out of state, finding a custody arrangement that works for everyone is important. While coming to an...

Divorce rates have consistently declined over the past 20 years, except for people over 50 years old. Couples who decide to end their marriage typically want to make the process as easy and painless as possible, especially if they have children. When kids are the...

When your marriage is ending, sudden uncertainty about the future can seem overwhelming. Custody issues are likely foremost on your mind. One of those issues may be child support. You may wonder how you will meet the financial needs of your children after the divorce....

The high and low emotions that you may experience through your divorce isn’t always something you can keep your kids from feeling too. Seeing their parents no longer get along or grasping their new reality after the divorce can be a lot to take in for children....

When most couples decide to end their marriage, both usually want to avoid a long and stressful process, especially if children are involved. But, it’s not always easy when both spouses don’t agree on custody arrangements or how to split marital assets. The question...

While separation is often seen as a trial period to determine whether divorce is right for a couple, there are many reasons that a couple might choose this route. Some people want legal separation for religious reasons. Others stay married to preserve certain benefits...