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Getting a divorce takes a long time in the state of Maryland.  During that time, you may feel anxious, depressed, angry, excited, filled with dread, filled with anticipation, or, most likely, a combination of emotions.  Some of these emotions can be inconsistent with each other, yet still experienced – sometimes on the same day.  While […]

No married couple enters into the bonds of matrimony with the intention of the relationship ending in divorce.  Instead, couples enter marriage with the intention of being a forever couple.  Unfortunately, this plan doesn’t work out for a significant number of couples.  There is little you can do about your spouse’s choices.  Common behaviors that […]

A prenuptial agreement, sometimes referred to as a “prenup,” is a contractual agreement that protects the parties from unanticipated and undesirable results, should the marriage end in a divorce.  The benefits of a prenuptial agreement are many.  In a perfect world, a couple entering into marriage will never need to dust off their prenuptial agreement […]

Divorce can be a costly process, both emotionally and financially.  Often times, the emotion associated with ending a marriage leads to making money mistakes that you wouldn’t dream of making if you weren’t wrapped up in the emotional stress of a divorce.  Below we discuss common money mistakes people make just before a divorce or […]

Co-parenting the children is an essential part of a healthy divorce.  You and your soon to be ex may no longer have much, if anything, in common besides the children.  However, if it is at all possible, parenting the children as a team, rather than as individuals with completely different rules and different expectations, provides […]

If you are getting divorced, property division may occupy a considerable amount of your time and attention.  When making decisions about property division, there are a few things divorcing parties should take into consideration. Divorce and Property Division: Assets Divided in Divorce Prenuptial agreements and premarital property issues aside, most couples have items of value […]

Paul Simon famously wrote about 50 ways to leave your lover, including:You just slip out the back, JackMake a new plan, StanYou don’t need to be coy, RoyJust get yourself freeHop on the bus, GusYou don’t need to discuss muchJust drop off the key, LeeBut ending a marriage isn’t just about how one gets out […]

When someone starts considering divorce proceedings, it is natural they will have a lot of questions.  While not every possible question can be predicted, below we present some of the more common questions people have about their divorce, as well as answers to those questions.  Of course, every situation is different.  Your specific case may […]

Prenuptial Agreements Defined A prenuptial agreement, also called a premarital agreement, is a legally binding document created with the rights and responsibilities of a couple in mind.  Prenuptial agreements are written before a couple marries, and may address a host of issues relevant to the couple.  Postnuptial agreements are entered into after the couple marries. […]

Often times, couples who are divorcing are focused on the task at hand.  However, the divorce process takes a long time, and being divorced will last much longer.  It is a good idea for couples who share children or even have friends in common to decide on how they want to set boundaries during and […]