Category: Family Law

During a divorce in Maryland, one of the most critical and emotionally charged decisions involves determining the fate of the marital home. This property often represents not only a substantial financial asset but also a space filled with personal memories and emotional significance. The process of determining what happens to the marital home involves a…

Alimony concerns can be one of the most contested parts of a divorce in Maryland. Whether you want alimony or want your ex to pay it, having experienced legal counsel representing your rights for the most favorable outcome is essential. Learn the critical aspects of alimony, also called spousal maintenance, in Maryland in this article,…

During a Maryland divorce, one spouse may be required to pay child support to the other by court order. But what happens if circumstances change and there needs to be a modification to the child support amount? Learn more about this critical topic below, and if you have questions about modifying child support, please contact…

During a divorce or separation, it is not unheard of for one spouse to empty the couple’s bank accounts and use the money for their own purposes. If this happens, it is known in Maryland law as the intentional dissipation of marital assets, and you should talk to an attorney about it because it can…

Next to child custody, the most disputed matter in Maryland divorces is property division. Divorce attorneys are asked questions about property division and divorce every day. One of the most common is in regards to marital vs. non-marital property. This article provides a brief discussion of marital and non-marital property in Maryland. For answers to…

At this point in time, everyone has heard the claim that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. The statistic was popularized in the 1980s when divorce rates historically skyrocketed to 47-53%. However, this statistic is no longer accurate, and the face of divorce is changing due to several important factors.

In recent years, divorce rates in the US have been on a steady decline. QuoteWizard published a report that found the overall divorce rate decreased by almost 20% between 2009 and 2018. This could be due to two interesting factors: overall, fewer marriages are taking place, and couples these days are getting married later in…

Noah Baumbach’s Netflix film, Marriage Story, is expected to sweep award season with its nominations. Based on Baumbach’s own life, the movie is a brutally honest story about a couple who files for divorce. Despite its ties to very real events, Marriage Story doesn’t get everything right about divorce law.

In the past, financial advisors had warned against individual spouses keeping their marital home after a divorce. However, nowadays, staying in your home after divorce has become much more affordable.

According to a Bank of America survey, more couples are deciding against using a joint bank account after marriage and opting to keep their finances completely separate instead. Some believe that by having their name solely on the account, they are guaranteed its security. This is a misconception and it’s better not to assume that…