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Reaching the decision to divorce is a significant change, often coming when life with your spouse has become intolerable. It is expected to want to find a better connection with another person and move on from the acrimony. While every situation is different, some...
The end of a marriage can be filled with challenging emotions and turmoil. After all, the couple has reached a point where they want different things, and this usually includes the issues covered in a divorce, such as property distribution, child custody and support,...
“Legal separation” is a type of marital status in which a couple does not go through a formal divorce but lives separately. As of October 2023, there is no legal separation in Maryland. However, some key concepts that arise when a couple is considering living...
Divorce is a challenging and emotional process, not just for the couple involved but for the entire family, including grandparents, who often play a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives. In Maryland, divorces and grandparent/child relationships are...
Entering a second marriage can be a joyous occasion filled with new beginnings and built on lessons learned. However, it also comes with unique challenges that aren't typically present in first marriages. A prenuptial agreement can help both partners navigate these...
Mid-summer means that going back to school is around the corner, and these transitions can be challenging for children under any circumstances. Any change involving new routines and social settings can impact a child, and the addition of academics makes it even...
Parenting in the summertime is always a challenge since it requires adjusting to the disruption in the ordinary school year routine. Still, co-parenting makes planning and implementing a successful summer particularly difficult. Even if the relationship between the...
Recently, we celebrated Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day around the corner. It can be challenging to deal with these special days when parents are not together due to separation or divorce; the other parent may be the focus of the day, and it’s impossible to simply...
Divorce is a life-altering event that affects not only the couple but also their children. A divorce decree, whether after a trial or a settlement between the parties will include provisions for custody and support of the children, but parents often wonder about their...
Ending a marriage can be one of the most stressful experiences of a lifetime. Change itself is usually stressful, and the reasons for getting a divorce frequently are additional stressors. Add to this the fact that divorce remains somewhat stigmatized, and guilt and...