Divorce is never easy, but when large amounts of money are involved, the process becomes much more complicated. A high-net-worth divorce is a divorce in which one or both spouses have a large amount of net liquid assets, usually more than one million dollars. There is an exhaustive list of
How Divorces Change For Spouses With A High Net Worth
Divorce can be complicated regardless of income or assets. However, couples with a high net worth often face many challenges that can considerably extend the process. Investopedia defines a high net worth individual as a person with liquid assets of more than one million dollars. Although high
Pandemic Recovery and Child Support Modifications
As courthouses throughout the State of Maryland begin to reopen, while turning to remote evidentiary hearings for less complex matters, it may be time to think about a child support modification. What happened to your income during the pandemic? Did it remain the same? Were you let go? Were
Make Sure You Get Your Stimulus Check!
Will your spouse or your child’s other parent end up getting your stimulus check if you are entitled to one? Here is how the system is supposed to work: Qualifying single adults who have an adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less will receive $1,200. Married couples with no children earning
Can Retirement Money Be Garnished To Pay For Child Support Arrears?
I often get the question, "can retirement money be garnished to pay for child support?". They absolutely can be used to pay for child support arrears. In fact, there are a number of ways retirement funds can be garnished to pay for child support arrears. Defined Contribution Plans An IRA can be
Should Your Child Support Be Modified In 2019?
Are you currently paying child support? Are you receiving child support? Should you be receiving child support but are too afraid to start the process? There are several reasons 2019 is likely to be the Year of Child Support in the State of Maryland. The Possibility Of Maryland Legislature
Can I Reduce My Child Support?
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
Top Ten Do’s and Don’ts When Representing a Self-Employed Client in a Support Case
From time to time, I re-publish great Do's and Don'ts lists in the field of family law. Here is one regarding income from a self-employed individual. Child support is calculated based upon income. When someone is self-employed, the calculation becomes a great deal more complex, as illustrated
