There are many different ways for divorced parents in Maryland to arrange a shared parenting plan. Many parents agree to a 50-50 custody split because it allows them to spend equal time with their children. However, a 50-50 split is not always in a child's best...
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How to get a support order modified
Getting a divorce from your spouse is never an easy or overnight process. In some instances, you may be interested in post-divorce modifications even after the finalization of your divorce, depending on your individual situation. If you reside in the state of...
How to protect a real estate portfolio during a divorce
If you're getting a divorce in Maryland, there can be a lot of things at stake. Some people earn an income by owning multiple properties and worry about having to split those properties in a divorce. Fortunately, there are ways you can protect yourself as a real...
Common errors during a gray divorce and what to do about them
With the number of divorces for people over 50 increasing, some older residents in the Washington, D.C., and Maryland areas might be facing the end of their marriages. A so-called "gray divorce" has some particularities because people are older and closer to...
Modifications to child support orders in Maryland
Courts are often unwilling to consider making changes to a child support order unless there's a serious reason to. Child support is for taking care of children, and courts know that children do better when they have more involved adults in their lives helping to...
Absolute vs. limited divorce
In the state of Maryland, there are two types of divorce: absolute and limited. An absolute divorce ends your marriage legally and settles all property and custody issues. Once the absolute divorce has been finalized, both you and your ex-spouse are legally permitted...
The postnuptial agreement is gaining in popularity
Today, everyone in Maryland has heard of a prenup. They probably even know someone who has one. But the postnuptial agreement is a newer phenomenon. This is an agreement signed following a marriage ceremony. Like a prenup, it outlines things like the division of...
More Americans are getting divorced after decades of marriage
Many of our readers in Maryland have probably seen news reports about the rise in the rate of divorce among older Americans. This statistical trend has given rise to a new term in the legal lexicon: “gray” divorce. This term typically refers to divorce cases that...
What can couples do to help avoid divorce later?
Thinking about marriage and divorce prior to a marriage may seem odd, especially when a couple has not spoken about marriage. However, having a conversation about marriage and life can be key to helping couples avoid divorce later in life. The non-marriage...
What is a limited divorce and why would I want one?
Maryland does not have a process called legal separation. While a couple may well separate from each other, the only way legally to end a marriage in Maryland is a divorce. However, Maryland does recognize two different types of divorce. An absolute divorce, which may...