Every year, the first working Monday of January has the dubious distinction of being known as “Divorce Day” in the legal field. That’s in recognition of the fact that the new year often sees a steady stream of new divorce filings -- many of which start the moment the...
Dividing property is one of the most contentious yet important parts of ending a marriage. In most cases, spouses have trouble reaching a fair property agreement during a divorce. When couples fail to agree, the court may step in and make decisions on behalf of the...
Amid the chaos of a divorce, it is easy to forget about your estate plan. You can become so focused on dividing property, working out child custody agreements and sorting out your present, that you forget about your long-term future. Estate plans are not something you...
As you prepare for divorce mediation, you’ll spend most of your time thinking about the benefits. It provides greater control, it can save you time and money and you can avoid the stress of a traditional courtroom setting, However, if you fail to prepare for the...
You got married because you just thought that’s what people did. You wanted to have a standard life -- a white picket fence around a home in the suburbs, two kids, two cars, a dog, etc. At least, that’s what you thought you wanted. As it turned out, you were unhappy...
Divorce is on your mind and you’re pretty sure you’re ready to move forward. However, there may be something holding you back, such as uncertainty regarding your finances. Fortunately, when you assess your finances in the appropriate manner, you’re able to position...
For many people, divorce certainly does not require a confidentiality agreement. They understand that the divorce case is a matter of public record, but that doesn’t mean random people are usually looking into the details. This is typically just something considered...
Most people don’t want to think about their mortality. After all, thinking about death can put a damper on your day. However, it is important to consider what will happen if you fall ill or suddenly pass away. You do need a document that describes how you want to...
Some people in Maryland who are getting a divorce might not have heard of a certified divorce financial analyst, but they may want to consider hiring one. A CDFA may be particularly valuable if you are the spouse who has not been primarily responsible for managing the...
To some younger people, the idea of estate planning may seem strange. They might not have many assets, and they may not have children or a spouse. Also, estate planning often infers wills and probate, which seems more appropriate for older people. Despite all this,...
