On January 1, 2019, alimony from new agreements and court orders will no longer be tax deductible to the payor of the alimony. Likewise, alimony will no longer be taxable to the person receiving the alimony. If you think you are going to be paying alimony, find a highly experienced divorce
Divorce And Suicide – A Necessary Conversation
Once again, the reality of suicide has infiltrated the daily news, with the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. Prominent suicides always propel this important issue to the forefront. Suicide and divorce are no strangers. A heightened risk of suicide exists among the divorcing and divorced
Can Your Friends Break Up Your Marriage
It has been known to happen. Your marriage is not the greatest. You and your partner are not communicating. Maybe you are arguing, maybe not. The bottom line is that you and your spouse are on very separate pages. You have poured your life into your friends. You are always out together. You
Do I Need a Divorce Lawyer or Can I Do It On My Own?
Here is something divorce attorneys hear far too often: “My spouse and I were able to work everything out on our own, write down our own agreement, go to the courthouse, fill out the paperwork, and get a divorce.” After all, aren’t the courts supposed to be people friendly? Shouldn’t everyone be
Divorce and the Kitchen Table Conversation
You and your spouse are getting a divorce. Can you both sit down and work out most – or all – of the details before even meeting with an attorney? Should you? If you and your spouse can have a conversation to identify the issues and either A) agree on them or B) agree on what you can, while
Wrongfully Accused Of Domestic Violence In Maryland?
There are a few areas of family law that the court system handles poorly, mainly because of a lack of guidance from the legislature or from contradictory information that the courts have to process. One of those areas is Maryland’s Domestic Violence Statute and being wrongfully accused of domestic
How To Appeal Your Divorce Case In Maryland
You just lost your family law case. It might have been about custody, alimony, child support, assets, or any other aspect of family law. But you are angry and don’t know what to do next. Should you appeal? Is there any chance of winning? Should you ask the judge to reconsider? Is there more than
Financial Upsides Of Divorce
If you believe that separation and divorce are imminent for you, you likely know a lot of the negatives to expect. I would like to spend a few minutes talking about the potential positive effects of divorce. Top 6 Financial Benefits Of Getting A Divorce Right now, you are probably thinking
