You've proposed to the woman of your dreams, and she said yes. You've set a date, prepared the invitations – and, of course, you gave her an engagement ring. But if the wedding plans fall through and you and your fiance split, who keeps the ring?...
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Category: Family Law
Uncovering Hidden Assets in a Divorce
Going through a divorce can be a difficult process, especially when the proceedings become contentious. In fact disputes about spousal support and child support often arise, and it is not uncommon for one or both spouses to attempt to conceal their assets from each other and...
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Tax Consequences to Keep in Mind During Divorce Property Division
When you are going through the divorce process, particularly the property division process, you may end up focusing on what you are getting and...
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Own a business with a spouse? What happens after a divorce?
Given that this situation encompasses various areas of law, you should consult both a matrimonial and a business law attorney. Depending upon the type of business the division between you and your soon-to-be ex-wife may be straightforward. However, more than likely, it may take significant work to be able to divide the business. If...
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What are Safe Haven Adoption Laws?
Women who find themselves with crisis pregnancies often don't know what to do. They may be scared and unsure who to turn to for support. To respond to this, many states have adopted some version of what are known as Safe Haven Adoption Laws. These laws are intended to prevent infant abandonment and child...
What do I do if the other parent interferes with my custody?
You've made it through your custody battle and finally have an order from the court. This should mean the end of conflict with the other parent, right? For many parents, unfortunately, the answer is no. Interference with the other party's custodial rights frequently occurs and can...
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Don’t Let Your Social Networking Activities Undermine Your Divorce Negotiations
According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, in the past five years 81% of its members have represented clients in cases involving evidence from social networking sites, such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Posted pictures and comments can make the job all-too-easy for...
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Getting Married to Someone with Bad Credit? Issues to Consider When it comes to Marriage and Debt
Getting Married to Someone with Bad Credit? Issues to Consider When it comes to Marriage and Debt
Marriage is a commitment, but in theory, it’s supposed to be a long and happy commitment. In order to give yourself the best chance at future marital bliss, you should have a frank “money matters” conversation with your...
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October 1st Maryland Child Support Changes
Beginning October 1, 2020, the manner in which child support is calculated is changing. There is now a three-tiered system for calculating child support that hopefully will alleviate instances where parents are battling over a few overnights. Currently, 128 overnights is the dividing line between sole...
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Adopting a Grown-Up: Top Three Reasons for Adult Adoption
While the vast majority of adoptions involve adults adopting children, all states have laws that permit “adult adoption,” in which a person 18 or older is adopted by another adult as mutually agreed by the parties. Some states may restrict adult adoptions to cases where the...
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