A marital settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between two spouses that hopes to resolve disputes. They can draft a marital settlement agreement before or after they file for divorce. In Maryland, spouses can enter into a marital settlement agreement if...
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Family use personal property in Maryland
All the property spouses acquire from the start of the marriage until the divorce settlement is marital property. In Maryland, the law takes a step further to define “family use personal property.” From the name itself, family use personal property comprises...
What happens to a business asset in a divorce?
Divorce can be a complex process and diving further into the division of assets can make the process more intimidating. From family homes to retirement assets, the courts will assess all properties during the proceeding and determine whether they are marital, their...
Proposed changes would simplify Maryland’s divorce process
Maryland is currently among a minority of states without a true “no-fault” divorce. Some state lawmakers are hoping to change that and to make the divorce process easier. They’re considering legislation that would do away with the current statutory grounds for...
How to start dividing your marital property in Maryland
You and your spouse have decided to move forward separately. Now what? You have so many mental, emotional, physical, social, practical, legal and financial transitions to make that you may easily feel overwhelmed. Sometimes, it can help to break down this kind of...
Mistakes to avoid when filing for divorce
Even in cases where you and your spouse agree it is time to file for divorce, the process can be difficult. Stress and emotions can cause people to make serious mistakes that make the process more challenging. Knowing the most common mistakes can help you avoid them...
Why so many people wait until after the holidays to file
Filing for divorce is one of the biggest, most disruptive decisions a married individual can make. Everything about their daily life will likely change during the divorce process, from how they spend their time to their budget. Although people often picture those who...
Divorcing with a toddler
If you’re divorcing with a toddler, you may have friends and family telling you how “lucky” you are that you don’t have to deal with all the questions that kids even a little bit older ask and the problems they experience when their parents break up. Just because...
4 ways to approach your child about divorce
After you and your spouse talk about plans to divorce, it’ll eventually be time to talk to your child. For the entirety of your child’s life, they have likely seen their parents together under one roof, but that’s about to change and they may need to be prepared. You...
Tips for sharing a living space with your spouse during divorce
Divorce is a difficult undertaking on all levels – emotionally, mentally and financially. During those tense moments, living under the same roof with your soon-to-be-ex can be difficult, to say the least. Besides, moving out before the divorce is finalized can greatly...