A Quick Primer on Maryland’s Child Custody Laws
Custody Decisions in Maryland Family law courts in Maryland base their custody and visitation orders on what is in the best interest of the children. They look at the “totality of the circumstances” when making decisions, and there is no one factor that they consider that outweighs all the others. The court can order different […]
6 Ways to Keep Your Divorce Bill Under Control
The Financial Burden of Divorce Divorce isn’t easy on anyone, given the emotional and logistical tolls it exacts from everyone caught up in the process, but the financial burden it places on families can be especially heavy. According to a survey from Nolo, the average divorce costs around $15,500, with the bulk of the costs […]
Separation Agreements 101: The Basics Of Property Settlement Agreements In Virginia
What Is A Separation Agreement? A separation agreement, contrary to its name, is actually not an agreement between two spouses to separate. Rather, a separation agreement addresses how a couple contemplating divorce will deal with divorce-related matters, such as alimony or spousal support, property division, child custody, and child support. Also referred to as property […]
