How much your divorce will cost will depend a great deal on whether the case is contested or uncontested. How long your divorce takes and the procedural costs of filing in court can also have a significant impact on the overall total you pay. Understanding the cost ranges you might face can help you plan…
Retirement accounts are often some of the biggest assets you owe when it comes time to divorce. They need close attention so that you divide a 401(k), pension, or other retirement asset correctly. Maryland courts generally treat these accounts as marital property for any contributions made during the marriage. Knowing how to calculate and divide…
Retirement assets are some of the biggest parts of your finances when it comes time for a divorce. If you have a 401(k) or a pension, Maryland courts will generally treat these accounts as marital property. Any portion that was accrued or earned during the marriage is usually subject to equitable distribution in your divorce….
Military families deal with unique challenges that other families do not. There are frequent relocations and many of the intense demands associated with military life. Divorce can impact a military family in different ways. While Maryland law will govern the divorce itself, military regulations or even federal statutes impact the division of your retirement, assets,…
Adultery is one of the most sensitive and emotionally charged topics that comes up in a divorce. Many spouses who were cheated on want to know how adultery will affect the divorce. Maryland eliminated fault-based grounds for divorce, but adultery can still have a limited impact on the divorce in certain circumstances. It may affect…
Maryland passed a law that changed the game for divorcing spouses and the marital home. Starting October 1, 2025, certain homeowners can now stay in their home after a divorce without having to refinance the loan. If both spouses sign the mortgage, a new clause in mortgages could permit one person to take over the…
Your house is likely one of the most valuable and important assets that will be part of your Maryland divorce. Things can get very emotionally charged when discussing who gets the house or what it is worth. Knowing the possibilities of what could happen to the house help you head into your divorce with foreknowledge…
If one or both spouses have cryptocurrency, it can be a major financial asset. It can also be a big area for conflict in a divorce. Digital assets like Bitcoin, NFTs, and Ethereum can fluctuate widely in value, be hard to discover, and be difficult to trace. This makes it especially challenging in a Maryland…
Your marital home is likely one of the most valuable assets you own. It is also very important to you emotionally. Deciding how to divide the house in a divorce can be one of the most difficult decisions couples make. There are multiple ways to accomplish division of a home, such as through buyouts or…
Finding hidden income can be one of the trickiest and most contested issues in a divorce. This is especially true in high-asset divorces and ones where one or both spouses own businesses. Accurate income is essential to determining child support, spousal support, and the equitable division of your assets. Sometimes, this is harder information to…
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