If you are involved in a contested divorce here in Maryland or the District of Columbia, this generally means that, at some point, the couple and their lawyers will be appearing in court before the judge for a trial. It is unlikely that your trial will be as exciting as the trials depicted on television… Continue reading Contested Divorces in Maryland/DC: What Evidence Will I Need?
Adultery has long been an important potential issue for divorces. Indeed, at one time, adultery was the most salient ground that permitted a couple to dissolve their marriage. This remains true today. For example, under Maryland divorce laws, adultery is still a “for-fault” ground for seeking an absolute divorce. See Md. Code, Family Law, §… Continue reading Maryland/DC Divorces: Same Sex Couples and Adultery
There are two options for legally leaving a relationship: divorce and annulment, and there are several similarities and differences between the two. The biggest difference between a divorce and an annulment is that a divorce ends a legally valid marriage, while an annulment formally declares a marriage to have been legally invalid. If you’re in a marriage that you… Continue reading What Is the Difference Between Annulment And Divorce?
When a same-sex couple decides to call it quits and end the relationship, it is important to understand how the child custody arrangement will affect both parents. Depending on how the judge considers the matter, the separation with custody and visitation could negatively affect the non-biological parent. The law can be very unfair to same-sex… Continue reading Child Custody Matters to Consider In a Gay Divorce
Basically, divorce in Maryland for same sex couples follows the same rules, procedures and guidelines as for opposite sex couples. However, there are some nuances. For example, there has been some legal question about how same sex divorce would apply where the marriage was formed prior to the nation-wide legalization of same sex marriage. But,… Continue reading Same Sex Divorce in Maryland
When going through a divorce, many people are worried about what will happen to their assets. After all, if you are like most Americans, you have spent a large chunk of your life doing work to obtain the assets that you now have. As such, you want to keep as much of it as you… Continue reading What is Considered a High Net Worth Divorce?
When it feels like your marriage is coming to an end, the situation can be very difficult for everyone involved. There are emotional, practical, and financial aspects of a marriage separation to consider — it’s not a question of “breaking up” and that being the end of it. Choosing to end a marriage is a… Continue reading Difference Between Legal Separation And Divorce
Divorce is a complex process. Besides the appropriate authorities issuing you a divorce certificate, the court will also give you a final divorce decree once your divorce process is complete. Your divorce certificate is a simple document you’ll keep for your future reference and records. It is, therefore, important to understand how to read a… Continue reading A Guide to Understanding Your Final Decree Of Divorce
When it comes to putting up bookshelves, making over furniture, or refreshing a room, DIY can be a great option. Indeed, the appeal of DIYing anything is the money and the time it can save compared to when a professional completes the job. Unfortunately, many people also apply this logic to divorces, believing they can… Continue reading Why you should avoid DIY divorce, especially in a contested divorce.
The average American marriage lasts around 8 years and divorce rates fluctuate between 40 and 50%. Divorce can become a long and expensive process with the average proceedings costing between $4,000 and $12,000. This expense can increase based upon extraneous legal proceedings such as child custody arrangements or item discovery. Because of this, the process… Continue reading What is an Uncontested Divorce in Maryland?
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