Health insurance isn’t generally at the top of any divorcing person’s list of things to worry about. However, it should be – at least if you’ve been getting your health insurance through your spouse’s employer-sponsored plan. If you’ve been relying on your soon-to-be...
Family Law
What differentiates a postnuptial from a prenuptial agreement?
The terms "prenuptial agreement" and "postnuptial agreement" refer to legal documents that can play a crucial role in outlining a marriage's financial and asset-related concerns, yet they differ significantly in their timing and purpose. Understanding what these...
Do you need a postnup?
Despite its potential benefits, many couples forego drafting a prenuptial agreement due to the stigma around it. Contrary to popular opinion, prenuptial agreements can protect both spouses while promoting transparency and understanding. Couples who opted not to write...
Prenuptial agreements can benefit most couples
It's safe to say that most couples would rather not discuss the end of their marriage before it even takes place. This is a big reason why many couples in Maryland never even consider a prenuptial agreement before they get married. Despite these unfair stigmas, most...
A marital contract could protect your future interests
Whether you are already married or you are preparing to marry in the future, you may wonder what will happen if your relationship ends at some point. While no one gets married with the intention of the marriage ending, there are benefits to planning for this...
Reasons to consider a prenuptial agreement before marriage
When couples unite in holy matrimony, it's safe to say they’re not thinking about the day when the marriage ends. Although divorce is something that future spouses in Maryland won’t necessarily want to discuss, it’s something that thousands of people across the...
How prenuptial agreements can benefit nearly every couple
Every year, thousands of spouses in Maryland and across the country choose to end their marriages. It's no secret that divorce is common these days. If something had a decent chance of happening, it would only make sense to prepare for it just in case. This is...
Some ways to prepare before beginning the adoption process
Adoption is one of the most wonderful and meaningful experiences for many Maryland residents. Although adopting a child is something to be treasured, it’s often a complex and emotional process full of twists and turns. Before beginning the process, it is best to be as...
A few ways to save money when going through divorce
For some spouses in Maryland, no amount of advice or counseling is enough to save the marriage. Divorce is not only a challenging process emotionally, it is often a difficult financial hurdle as well. If there was ever a time to be thrifty, it is during a divorce....
Prenuptial agreements could be good for any marriage
It goes without saying that spouses never marry with the intent of one day divorcing. However just under half of all marriages in Maryland and across the United States end up dissolving. If something had nearly a 50% chance of happening, wouldn’t it make sense to...