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Even when you and your spouse agree it’s time for your marriage to end, the divorce process can be difficult. Emotions and stress often cause people to make mistakes that sabotage their divorce and make the entire process even more challenging. Knowing what some of...
Unless you already had a successful business when you got married, you inherited it, or your interest was gifted to you, your small business is part of your marital estate. If you get divorced in Maryland you will be required to list the value of the business as...
When going through divorce an issue of concern for the non-working spouse or one who didn't work as much or earn as much as the economically dominant spouse is whether the non-working spouse will receive a part of his/her spouse's pension. Maybe you are in your 50s...
If you inherit valuable property during your marriage, the entire family will potentially benefit from that windfall. You may use those funds to invest in your home or improve everyone's standard of living. Unfortunately, receiving a significant inheritance could also...
Your spouse had an affair. You found out about it and told them immediately that you wanted to get a divorce. You are naturally very hurt and angry by what has happened. As you go to court, you feel like you were in the right. Your spouse is the one who did something...
Going through a divorce means having to unravel yourself from your ex. While some aspects of this are easy, others are a bit more complex. One area that many people don’t think about as they’re divorcing is their credit. While divorce isn’t a factor considered on your...
Splitting retirement accounts in a divorce is a crucial step, especially for those who have spent decades together and are close to retirement age. Creating a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is often part of the process of splitting retirement accounts in...
Divorces involving couples who have stayed married for a long time or who have substantial assets often become quite complex. The more assets that the couple has together, the harder it is to split everything up when they divorce. Retirement accounts and pensions can...
Whether you have retirement accounts and a pension plan or not, Social Security retirement benefits -- along with Medicare benefits -- often play an important part in everyone’s financial plans for their golden years. If you’ve never worked outside the home or have...
Divorce means a lot of big changes for you and your children. If you are like most parents in Maryland, you want to make the divorce as easy on your kids as possible. Minimizing how much disruption they experience will be a big part of that strategy. Needing to move...
