family law

When a couple decides to get divorced in Maryland, one of the most important things they may have to think about is the division of assets. This includes businesses and other investments that were acquired during the marriage. That's where business valuation comes in....

Most people don't want to hear their spouse asking for a divorce. But that's the reality for a considerable number of couples in Maryland. Having your partner request a divorce can make you feel understandably hopeless. Fortunately, there is always hope, and there are...

Disputes over the identity of a child's father are rarely pleasant. However, up to 30 percent of paternity claims may turn out to be fraudulent. If you are a resident of Glen Burnie, Maryland who has reason to question a paternity claim, a paternity test may help to...

Part of raising children in an emotionally stable, supportive environment after a divorce relies on the type of child custody arrangement that works for the family. In Maryland, parents will have several options for child custody but to reach the ideal arrangement,...

In Maryland, divorce is a common issue, but few people are aware of all of the financial implications of a divorce. It can get much more complicated than just deciding who gets the house. One particularly difficult topic is working out what happens to retirement...

Couples who want to legally end their marriages can decide to have the marriage annulled or get a divorce. There are distinct differences between these two options, but they will both allow the involved parties to be declared single once the process is complete. If...

If you've recently gone through a divorce, you may be tempted to request sole custody of your children if you are the parent who spends the most time with them. You may also want custody if you feel that you are the more acceptable parent. However, there are several...

Even spouses married for many years might see their marriages come to an end, and older couples could go through a previously unexpected "gray divorce." Divorce at any age comes with legal concerns and financial responsibilities, but couples age 50 and over might have...

Couples in Maryland might want to consider a prenuptial agreement or postnuptial agreement. Depending on whether they're already married, one of these agreements could benefit them. What is a prenuptial agreement? A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract between two...