Divorce and separation can be difficult on a family, especially if the parting couple has children. During the holiday season, the family as a whole may have trouble dealing with what are supposed to be joyous times, primarily because they are not sure how to handle the range of emotions and feelings that they may be experiencing. Your Baltimore and Towson divorce lawyer will tell you, though, that there are ways to deal with the holiday season and make the most of what could be a difficult time.
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All states have their own laws with respect to marriage and divorce. Accordingly, anyone who is interested in filing for divorce in Maryland should be aware of the state laws and requirements in order to ensure their eligibility prior to filing. A Baltimore and Towson divorce attorney who routinely handles cases will tell you that your case will be dismissed if you do not meet certain requirements. One such requirement is the residency requirement.
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Some individuals may not realize that there are certain acts that, when committed, can be considered crimes against marriage. Your Baltimore and Towson family law attorney will tell you that two such acts are adultery and bigamy.
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When two people who share a child decide to end their personal relationship with each other, it can be very painful, particularly for the child. Normally, courts like to make sure that both of a child's parents remain as involved in his or her life as much as possible, but only if it's in the child's best interest. For couples who are going through a divorce and/or are unable to reach custody and visitation agreements on their own, the court can step in and establish visitation, especially if they are involved in child custody proceedings.
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Life can bring about many changes that can alter a person's financial status in one direction or another. For individuals who are required to pay child support, financial changes might lead to the need for modifications to be made to child support payments. Your Baltimore and Towson family law attorney will tell you that child support is not automatically modified. One of the parents will need to ask the court that made the original child support award for a modification.
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Individuals who decide to take their personal relationships to the next level and get married might also consider having prenuptial or premarital agreements in place prior to saying, "I do." Some people are not keen on the idea of starting out a marriage with what is, in essence, a contract that sets forth what the couple would like to happen in case of a divorce or separation. Still, prenuptial agreements can be very helpful and anyone considering marriage might be well advised to consider having one in place.
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Divorcing is not always an easy decision for couples to make. While it is true that some couples mutually come to the realization that they need to part ways, some may not want to let go of the relationship just yet. There are a variety of reasons why couples choose to divorce, and it is important for them to realize that divorces can be based on fault (or no-fault), as well as contested or uncontested. There are significant differences between contested and uncontested divorces, and your divorce attorney in Baltimore and Towson will tell you that it is crucial for couples to fully appreciate those differences prior to proceeding through the divorce process.
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Dealing with a divorce can be emotionally and mentally draining for all involved. There is so much to consider when going through a divorce, to include the division of marital assets and/or property. However, when thinking about marital property, your Baltimore and Towson divorce lawyer will tell you that many individuals often forget about their spouses' pensions and other retirement accounts of which they may be entitled to receive a portion. In order to determine whether or not you are entitled to certain benefits under your soon-to-be ex-spouse's pension and/or retirement plan, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible.
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Although divorce rates have generally dropped or at least stabilized in recent years, baby boomers are divorcing at record rates, according to recent data from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). The study reveals that among AAML’s 1,600 members, 61 percent of the respondents indicated that they have seen recent increases in divorce rates among couples over the age of 50.
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There are a number of factors that will determine whether a person is responsible for his or her ex-spouse’s credit card debt that was incurred during the marriage. Not only will the parties’ divorce decree spell out which party is responsible for which debt, but whose name is on the contract with the credit card company will also impact this determination. Clearly, the facts in each situation also can make a difference in this determination of liability.
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