In Annapolis and elsewhere, everyone has said things they did not mean, especially in times of high emotion and frustration. However, it is important to remember that what people say in these times may remain with their listeners far into the future. Specifically, in cases of divorces, parents may forget that their children are like sponges and often witness every family law related conflict and every eye roll.
Can I afford to keep the house after we divorce?
In Annapolis and elsewhere, divorcing couples must make tough decisions that may affect their future. From determining where the children will primarily live, to how to financially separate the household, these family law decisions may be stressful. However, when making these decisions, it is important to consider all the circumstances at hand. For many couples, one of the biggest decisions that must be made is who gets the house.
Movie director's model wife files for divorce
The ultimate decision to dissolve a marriage is sometimes followed by a flurry of other divorce-related decisions, such as, who will get primary custody of the kids and who gets the dining room table. In Annapolis and elsewhere, couples must make these family law decisions in order to begin their new lives. Recently, the wife of a famous movie director has filed for divorce.
As a parent, what should I avoid during the divorce process?
Maryland couples working through the divorce process know how frustrating it can become when communication breaks down. While trying to deal with their own emotions in making family law decisions in a divorce, parents may forget that their children are also affected by divorce. If parents don't take precautions during their split, there is a chance that their actions could have lasting repercussions.
Divorced couple's documents, including alimony, ordered unsealed
For many divorcing spouses in Annapolis and elsewhere, divorce may be a fresh start as separate individuals. For others, divorce may be contentious and challenging. In a divorce, couples must discuss various family law issues, including property division, alimony and child support and custody issues if children are involved. Recently, a divorced couple faced unexpected difficulties in their divorce case.
'Most wanted' child support deadbeat faces penalties
"How much child support will I have to pay each month? What will the payments be used for?" Divorcing parents in Annapolis and elsewhere often ask these and other significant family law questions. Whatever the answers, it's important to remember that the sums owed are legally binding.
Is a postnuptial agreement beneficial?
What is the difference between a prenuptial agreement and a postnuptial agreement? Do we need one?
Mel Gibson's ex to receive more than half of pension benefits
One of the facts in a divorce is that when the couple splits, so do the couple's combined assets. In Maryland and in other states, the process for undertaking this division of property can be cumbersome. In the course of a married couple's life, the pair may very well accumulate a lot of assets. And in the process of dividing those possessions it may become easy to overlook the reality that retirement funds are on the table.
49 people arrested for failing to pay child support
In a divorce, parents must still provide for the well-being of their children. Sometimes the obligation extends to parents who never were married. Calculating the financial support for children may be one of the greatest challenges in family law. In Maryland, child support is determined on an income shares standard; each parent's income and the interests of the child are factored into a child support decision. Sometimes parents are not able to meet their child support obligations, and in some extreme cases, parents may be punished for failing to pay.
Stevie Wonder files for divorce, agrees to pay spousal support
As many may have observed, divorces can have a financial impact on families. Divorcing couples in Maryland, and in other states across the country, must consider family law matters, such as, property division, child support and spousal support -- or alimony -- when going through the divorce process. Spousal support may be awarded through an agreement of the parties or by a court order.
