Divorce can be traumatic, especially when there’s debt involved. That’s why we recommend hiring an experienced divorce attorney to help you understand what you stand to lose or gain after splitting. One of the first things you need to know is that debt acquired during a marriage is divided between both spouses, regardless of who...
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Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). It is an informal, confidential process in which you and the other party meet with a neutral third-party (“the mediator”) to attempt to reach an agreement. Mediators are highly trained and must take a multi-hour course and observe other mediators prior to being an approved mediator...
We are often asked by clients if the Court can order a parent to contribute to a child’s college expenses. ...
Although social media is touted as a way to bring people together, it may actually be driving some people apart. An April 2015 Huffington Post article, citing a poll conducted by a law firm, shed light on the troubling effect social media use has on marriage: One out of seven individuals admitted they considered filing...
It may be surprising, but according to data gathered by the United States Census Bureau, divorce rates have been falling steadily. The rates are currently about five percent lower than when measured in 1996. Maryland rates as one of the states with the lowest rate of divorce in the 50 states, ranking 10th with an...
The Numbers Game: What Age Gaps Say About the Likelihood of Divorce In the movies, viewers often see two star-crossed lovers fighting the odds and making their relationships last. Many films feature May-December couples who are much different in age and somehow make it last. When the credits role, we are left thinking that love...
All About Divorce Stress Syndrome During an Annapolis Divorce Divorce is one of the most difficult experiences of a person’s life. After all, you became married because you thought this person was who you would spend the rest of your life with. Your spouse was who you shared a home with and created a life...
In Maryland, adultery is considered voluntary sexual intercourse between two people: a married person and an individual who is not their spouse. If you are pursuing a divorce in Maryland because of adultery, you should speak with a Millersville divorce lawyer to get a thorough understanding of what your case will entail. When you seek...