Communication with Your Children During Divorce
Many couples considering divorce tend to stay in their unhappy marriages longer out of fear of harming their children. Divorce isn’t usually easy on anyone involved, but there are certainly ways you can minimize the impact that divorce has on your children. Maintaining healthy communication with your children both during and after divorce is an […]
What to Discuss When You Consult with a Divorce Lawyer
When you make the decision to get a divorce, your first step is finding a professional and compassionate divorce lawyer to work with. Once you’ve scheduled a consultation with a legal expert in Maryland, it’s important to prepare yourself for the meeting. Planning for what you want and need to discuss is key to saving […]
How to Navigate the Custody Process
When you go through a divorce or a breakup and there are children involved, the process can be complicated and emotionally taxing for you and your ex-partner. Understanding how custody agreements commonly work will help you better navigate this process and allow for the best outcome for your child. Step 1: Child Custody Petition At […]
Communication & Co-Parenting
Unless you and your ex-partner have an amicable separation, co-parenting can be a highly frustrating and emotional task. Your children are already going through a tough time due to their parents’ breakup, so it’s vital to the wellness of each member of your family that you and your ex find ways to co-parent in a […]
3 Tips for Moving Forward After Your Divorce
If you are thinking about filing for divorce, or you’re already going through one, you may be concerned about the weight of the proceedings and how that weight will slow you down in the years to come. Divorce is a big decision, whether it’s for the best or not, and even if your life without […]
3 Ways You Can Make Divorce Easier on Your Family
Divorce is a trying process, and it can be especially difficult if you have children. Whether your children were from the marriage or outside of it, young or old, it’s important to ensure they get through the separation and divorce process as smoothly as possible. It’s disheartening to think about, but your kids will be […]
Are You Allowed to Use Social Media During a Divorce?
In today’s world, it’s hard to go even a single day without getting on social media. Whether you use it to check up on relatives and friends, post about your day, or otherwise, it’s important to approach social media with caution when you’re going through the process of your divorce. Although you are legally allowed […]
How to Handle Pets During a Divorce
Although many of us view our pets like they are our children, in the eyes of the law they are classified as our personal property. Furry friends are handled in a divorce similarly to our property, like cars and other personal possessions. Divorce is a difficult process to go through, and pet custody can be […]
How to Prepare for Custody Mediation
Divorce is a difficult and lengthy process to go through by itself, but when children and custody agreements are involved, it can be even more strenuous. To help ease the steps you take in your divorce proceedings, we’ve put together a guide on how to best prepare for your upcoming custody mediation. The Purpose of […]
What Happens in a Maryland Divorce When the Business Is Marital Property?
In most divorces, dividing up property is fairly straightforward. However, when there is a business involved, things get a little bit more complicated. What happens during your Maryland divorce if you have a business as part of your marital property? Establishing Value First, a value needs to be assigned to the business in the same […]
Are Prenuptial Agreements Worth It in Maryland?
While every couple preparing for marriage thinks that this is “the one” and that things will last forever, reality can be different. For many couples in Maryland, many couples are signing prenuptial agreements to protect individual assets before marriage. What is a prenuptial agreement, and is signing one really worth it in Maryland? What Is […]
Tips for Co-Parenting After a Divorce
Deciding to break up with your partner or significant other, or separate and divorce from your spouse can really take an emotional toll on those involved. This is especially true if you and your partner or spouse have a child or children together. If it has been agreed upon that joint custody is in the […]