The entertainment world has been filled with news related to celebrity divorces and general turmoil in recent months. One of the latest celebrity couples to finalize their divorce is actress Amber Heard and actor Johnny Depp. After only 15 months of marriage, the couple has decided to call it quits, with Heard ultimately seeking a temporary restraining order against Depp after claiming that he was physically and verbally abusive to her during the marriage.
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If you are faced with legal issues, it is important for you to work with a skilled, knowledgeable and personable Towson family lawyer. Many people use various criteria to choose an attorney who will best suit their needs at the time, but having a lawyer who not only wins cases but is also pleasant to deal with is of utmost importance -- particularly when dealing with crucial issues, like child custody, visitation or divorce.
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For some married couples who have reached an impasse in their relationship, the handwriting is on the wall as far as divorce is concerned. Still, even though the marriage is not working, are you really ready for divorce and all that comes with it? Making the decision to stay or go is never an easy one, which is why your Towson divorce lawyer wants you to consider the following information as you continue to contemplate divorce.
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Prior to many Maryland couples making the ultimate decision to divorce, many of them go through a period of separation. However, it is important for those couples to remember that they are still, in fact, married even during the separation period. That said, it is imperative that individuals keep in mind that their finances will still remain connected in some way even though they are living in two different places.
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Unfortunately, many parents who make the decision to divorce their spouses do so with only one thing in mind -- getting out of the relationship as quickly as possible. However, it is also important to keep the children in mind when going through the process, as divorce is often quite tough on them as well.
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Depending on the circumstances, child custody issues can lead to heated arguments and constant debates between divorcing parents -- arguments that often continue well beyond the court’s final decision with respect to custody. In such cases, the couple may consider using a parenting coordinator. But what is the purpose of a parenting coordinator and how can one help?
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There are always exceptions, but based on my knowledge and experience I consider alimony difficult to obtain in shorter marriages. Many blame the challenge in obtaining alimony in shorter marriages to a vague "national trend." I think the reason is simpler and closer to home: Judges apply the factors articulated in MD Family Law Article §11-106(b) to decide whether to award alimony and those factors weight against alimony candidates who are younger people in shorter marriages. Consider:
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Whether you are dealing with child custody issues or making plans for a divorce, choosing the right attorney can be a difficult task -- particularly if you’ve never had to seek legal guidance from one in the past. While it may be tempting to simply conduct a search through Google or some other online search engine and pick the first firm that pops up, any skilled Towson family attorney will tell you that hiring the right attorney for the job is crucial and the choice should not be taken lightly.
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When individuals think of abuse, they typically think of the physical battering and beatings that someone faces at the hands of another. It is important to note that although statistics show that abuse is typically perpetrated by more men against women, women can also perpetrate various forms of abuse as well -- including psychological abuse.
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For many married couples, making the decision to divorce is difficult. Numerous studies have been done with respect to whether men or women are the first to initiate a divorce or breakup. However, one of the latest studies, which was presented at the American Sociological Association’s 110th annual meeting last year, found that when it comes to divorce, women are more likely than men to initiate it -- and when it comes to non-marital relationships, women are just as likely as men to end those too.
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