You’ve been married to your spouse for several years, even decades. You’ve made the decision to end your marriage, but you’re worried about what is going to happen to the house because you still have a mortgage. Who is going to live where? And what can you both afford? Even if both of you agree…
Several bills that affect family law are making their way through the Maryland Senate. Bills involving divorce, youth marriage and adultery are being heard and could soon be made into law. Here is a brief rundown of what is happening. Divorce – Mutual Consent A bill passed in the Senate that will allow courts to…
It can be heartbreaking when you find out that your spouse has committed adultery. The person that you trusted most betrayed you. For many people, infidelity is a marriage-breaker. It remains one of the top reasons that people give for filing for separation or divorce. In Maryland, adultery is still grounds for divorce and will…
When you decide to get a divorce in Maryland, there are a lot of issues that need to be dealt with. Outside of dealing with child custody and other family dynamics involving minor children, most of the issues involved in dissolving a marriage are financial. Essentially, you must reach agreement with your spouse on who…
Below is an example of a frequently asked question relating to bankruptcy after divorce. Unfortunately, the situation described below occurs all too frequently in post-divorce cases. However, the good news is that by seeking professional advice early in the divorce process, you are often able to minimize the risks of these nightmare situations from happening…
In Maryland and throughout the country, January has become known as “divorce month.” Statistics show that most divorces happen in March and August, but filings spike in January. Legal experts believe that the rise in filings after the New Year is due to one reason: People don’t want to file during the holidays. It is…
If you’ve been keeping up with the roller coaster of news surrounding the new federal tax plan, you may find your head spinning. Items were being introduced and taken away as Republican Congressional leaders attempted to get the plan passed. One of the things that has stuck around despite many revisions is the change to…
By: Jackie Daley, Broker/Owner – Jackie Daley Realty (Columbia, MD) As a Real Estate Broker, I frequently work with couples who are facing, or have previously gone through, a separation and/or divorce. When simultaneously handling a divorce and real estate transaction, the desire to “get it over quickly” often leads to bad decisions with long…
A new bill making its way through the Maryland legislature may make it easier for children whose parents have divorced to seek higher education. In the new bill, the age of majority for certain children of divorce would be raised from 18 to 23. The bill is sponsored by Terri Hill, a Democratic Maryland delegate…
Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife Sandi Jackson have been in the news lately, not because of charitable acts or community service, but because of their impending divorce. The bitter breakup has made headlines in D.C. and around the nation. All that may soon come to an end as it looks as though a deal…