If you are in the process of divorcing a narcissist, you know that it is not an easy task. Narcissists are manipulative and often control the entire relationship. It is important to understand what you are up against and how to protect yourself during this difficult...
Divorce
Dividing your kids’ property during divorce
For parents who are going through divorce with their children, one of the issues that arises tends to be how to divide the children’s belongings. In a perfect world, children would have everything they need in both houses. They’d have duplicates of important items,...
Is it worth keeping the family home after divorce?
A lot of people believe that they want to keep their home after a divorce. Whether or not keeping it is worth it to you will depend on if you have the budget and means to keep up with the property. Before you decide if it’s worth it to keep the home, you need to think...
What you might learn during discovery
Discovery is one of the first events to occur in the divorce process, and the goal is to ensure that each party to the proceeding has enough information to negotiate an equitable settlement. In most cases, the process of exchanging information is an informal one....
What is a QDRO, and when do you need one?
If you are contemplating filing for divorce in Maryland, you should consider how doing so can affect your retirement benefits. A qualified domestic relations order, otherwise known as a QDRO, is the legal term for a special type of court order used to divide...
Do you know how to keep your kids’ best interests in mind?
Parenting can often have its ups and downs. Sometimes, you may find yourself completely at a loss when it comes to knowing whether you have made the right decisions for your children, or what could most benefit them. Many Maryland parents and those across the country...
High conflict marriage? Divorce isn’t a failure, it’s a solution
Divorce tends to be a stressful time, no matter who is involved. Parents who are considering divorce, though, usually face an additional set of challenges. There's the specific concerns about child custody and child support, visitation and parenting time, but beneath...
The challenges of parenting from a distance after divorce
When Maryland parents are together with their children in one household, communication -- even when strained -- is fairly easy. When you and your spouse see your kids every day, you will both know when there are ailments, when they had haircuts, how they are doing at...
Maryland family law: What role does the court play?
Getting a divorce is not what it once was. The process has evolved over the last few years, and those who are going through a divorce in Maryland have a number of options. Having a basic understanding of these options before or just after filing for a divorce can help...