Marriage is a union that not only binds two people emotionally but legally as well. Yet, life often presents unforeseen challenges, leading couples to rethink the future of their relationship. In Maryland, when couples consider parting ways, they’re faced with two primary legal options: divorce or legal separation. Both avenues come with their sets of...
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Every custody or divorce case involving children in Maryland requires you to submit a parenting plan — a written document that sets out the parents’ rights and responsibilities to a child. So, what does a parenting plan look like in MD? Read on to find out. What Is a Maryland Parenting Plan? In Maryland, your...
Divorce is never an easy process, and if you’re facing a divorce hearing in Maryland, you might feel overwhelmed. It’s completely normal to feel a sense of trepidation if you’re preparing for a divorce hearing in Maryland. You might be wrestling with a mix of emotions and uncertainties about the process ahead. But take heart...
After a divorce, alimony can give some financial breathing room to a former spouse with low earning potential. If you make alimony payments to an ex-spouse, you may wonder whether you can deduct those payments on your taxes. So, is alimony tax deductible? Find out below. Alimony Under the Old Tax Code Prior to 2019,...
When you and your spouse are talking about divorce, you face quite a few emotionally charged financial decisions. You may have already discussed who will stay in the house and whether either of you will pay spousal support, but do you know about pensions and divorce in Maryland? Pension benefits may actually qualify as marital...
In most cases, you don’t want to move out of the marital home before the divorce is finalized. However, Maryland is a little different from many states. If you can’t file a no-fault “divorce by mutual consent,” you and your spouse may need to live apart for a 12-month separation to file a divorce based...
As a man going through a divorce, you must be diligent to avoid mistakes that could land you with fewer rights and unfair outcomes after the division of property and child custody. At Jimeno & Gray, our divorce attorney for men commonly sees the following mistakes men make during divorce. Giving Away Rights to Custody...
Divorcing a spouse involves making a lot of changes to your lifestyle and assets. You and your spouse may be wondering: who gets the golf club membership in a divorce? Is this something you should divide equally, or how will you ensure a fair distribution? Read on to learn the answers to these questions and...