Divorce

There is no way to predict with 100% accuracy which marriages will last a lifetime and which will not. In certain demographics, the current divorce rate appears to be on the rise. People in Maryland and elsewhere throughout the country who are age 50 and older are...

A divorce is a process often rife with emotion, for understandable reasons. However, this tendency may cause a person to miss important financial items that could wind up costing them a great deal in the future. Here is an overview of several of these crucial...

Getting divorced often means a change in one’s personal finances. If one spouse earned significantly more money than the other, he or she may be required to pay spousal support, or alimony, to the other. However, there may be other options that are still beneficial to...

Divorce can sometimes be a complex process, so much so that people may be tempted to rush through it. That strategy can have significant, negative financial consequences, however. Many people here in Maryland who choose to end their marriages may not be aware of the...

When people in Maryland think about dividing assets in a divorce, a house or checking account may come to mind. While those are important components, one part many people may overlook is retirement accounts. This is of particular concern for older couples who have...

One of the most concerning aspects of ending a marriage is how this choice could potentially impact a spouse’s long-term interests. Money is a sensitive and complex aspect of a divorce, and every choice has the potential for long-term effects. It is in the interests...

After years of hard work and climbing up the corporate ladder, you’ve finally reached the C-suite. Receiving a promotion to an executive role comes with new responsibilities and possibilities. But a step up in your career could mean a big step back in your marriage....

Most people in Maryland know that getting a divorce will have an impact upon their finances. Yet they may not realize just how extensive that impact may be. The process itself takes special attention to detail, and many of those details can be easily overlooked. This...

When a Maryland couple begins to sort out their assets in preparation to negotiate a property division settlement regarding divorce proceedings, financial assets can play an important role. Bank accounts and investment portfolios often take center stage in divorce...

“The account is in my name, so it’s mine.” When it comes to divorce, a Maryland resident may be entitled to part of the assets that are held in the spouse’s name, or vice versa. While the trend toward separate bank accounts may assist with minimizing financial...