You have an existing child support obligation. You think it is too high. You want it reduced. So, you get a free consultation with a highly experienced divorce attorney. The conversation goes something like this: Can I see your existing child support order? What has changed since this order was
Taxes and Divorce — Wasn’t the Divorce Enough Trauma?
Your divorce attorney is likely NOT a tax attorney. However, your divorce attorney should alert you to potential tax related issues from your divorce and get you to see a tax attorney – sometimes during the divorce process, sometimes afterwards. Tax planning upon divorce is big stuff. Consider
Visitation and Halloween
Could it get any more stressful than this? Let’s say you are newly separated and have no agreements nor Court orders. Who gets to take the kids trick or treating? How about if your case is over, but your agreement, or the Court, never mentioned Halloween. It could even get worse. Based on the
Divorce And The Powerball
So, you just lost the Powerball drawing. Were you really surprised? But, you are going through a divorce, and was it better that you lost? If you won, would your spouse get half? Would it increase the child support you would have to pay? If you receive child support, would it go up? How about
Tips for the Older Divorce
I hate the term “gray divorce.” Seriously, can you think of a more unflattering term? That being said, I often field questions of how long a marriage must last, or what age a person must be, before falling within the realm of older divorce. In my opinion, there is no all-inclusive definition. It’s
Decoding the Reasons for Divorce
When we think about the traditional reasons for divorce, our minds naturally turn to adultery, serious mental health illness, domestic violence, emotional abuse, or simply growing apart. Lesser known reasons exist, however, such as the incarceration of a spouse. Additional causes can include:
How Will Divorce or Separation Affect My Lawful Status?
From my colleague, who is one of the most prominent immigration attorneys in Maryland. If your divorce has elements of immigration, this is a must read! If you are in the U.S. on a visa that was granted based on your spouse's application, a divorce or separation may affect your lawful status and
Historic Ellicott City Floods-Divorce Is Another Way To Lose Your Business
We have all heard about the tragic flooding in historic Ellicott City. Many of us are stepping in to help. Let's take a minute to pause and show support for everyone who lost businesses from the flood. Did you know that divorce may be the leading cause of losing your small family owned
