Your divorce is over and you are now receiving alimony or child support payments from your ex-spouse. Providing that the terms of your agreement don’t change, you’re all done, right? Not so fast!
Some major life decisions are straightforward, while others are complex and emotional. Divorce is often the latter. Due to the stressful and emotional nature of divorce, it can be incredibly destructive to everyone involved, including both spouses and their children.
While every divorce is different and requires the couple to navigate complex financial and custody issues, divorce after retirement can be particularly complicated. Divorce after retirement, also known as silver divorce or gray divorce, is growing in popularity over time.
To say a baby changes everything is a truth that can’t be underscored enough. From when and how you eat to what you wear and the hobbies you enjoy, life with a little one looks very different than your single days.
Maryland family courts consider what is in the best interest of the child when making child custody decisions, and one of the factors that might arise during a case is substance abuse. The court takes allegations of drug or alcohol abuse seriously because it can have a major impact on the well-being of the adult and the child.
In the aftermath of a divorce in Maryland with children involved, both parents will need to put their relationship aside to focus on the children. The state of Maryland always prioritizes the best interests of the children when making custody decisions, and their ruling will govern what you can and cannot do with your children after divorce.
As a landlord or a tenant, you are probably aware of the Fair Housing Act. This piece of legislation is designed to prevent discrimination during the process of selling or leasing real estate properties on the basis of a protected category (color, race, religion, sex, familial status, national origin).
Financial planning isn’t the first place your mind goes after being diagnosed with a terminal illness, but it’s important to think about it. The right financial moves lighten your family’s burden after you’re gone and give you peace of mind.
In the eyes of the law, it does not matter where you got married. The divorce will be filed in the state where you currently reside, which means it is subject to all of the laws in that state.
Security deposits are common when renting in Maryland, and they are very useful for landlords to ensure that they have funds that can be used if a tenant damaged the property and repairs need to be made. However, since landlords are required to hold onto security deposits, many problems can arise if they are improperly handled.