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When to Consider a Postnuptial Agreement in Maryland
Most people have heard of a prenuptial agreement (prenup), but have you heard of a postnuptial agreement? Postnuptial agreements are becoming more popular amongst married couples in Maryland. Prenuptial Agreements vs. Postnuptial AgreementsDespite taboos in earlier years, prenuptial agreements have become universally known and widely used. What was once viewed as an unromantic and even downright…
How to Ensure a Child-Centric Divorce
Although getting a divorce may be the healthiest thing to do for your family in the long run, it is important not to disregard the negative effects it can have on your children. The decision to do so alters your family unit and will impact their lives in profound ways, for better or for worse….
Dating During Divorce: What You Need to Know
If you are going through the divorce process, you may be wondering when it is appropriate to start dating again. Before you start downloading those dating apps or pursuing that intriguing connection, consider the ramifications and pitfalls of dating during a divorce. A quick bit of knowledge could go a long way in preventing certain…
How “Birdnesting” Can Help Families Through Divorce and Real Estate Crises
One of the most significant questions in a divorce proceeding has always been the disposition of the family home. Particularly, when the family residence is the couple’s largest asset, and they need to sell the home to help manage the financial impacts of divorce. However, the combination of divorce and moving homes can create a…
Can I Revise My Divorce Agreement Post-Divorce?
Just when life is resuming a sense of normalcy, and your divorce seems to be in the rearview mirror, a change of circumstances or unexpected information can quickly make a divorce agreement or order seem inappropriate or unfair. Rest assured, you may have options. Many people do not realize that agreements and decrees can be…
Waiting Out the Holiday Season Before Filing for Divorce: How to Prepare
If you are looking to wait out the holiday season before sharing with your spouse that you intend to file for divorce – you are not alone. January has been coined “divorce month” and no doubt for this very reason. Many couples choose to wait until January to start the divorce process because they do…
Can I Get a Divorce in Maryland Without Going to Court?
In the state of Maryland, there are a few alternatives for couples to divorce without the delays, invasions of privacy, subjugation to court-ordered directives, and expenses associated with going to court. If you and your spouse can agree upon all or most of the terms of your divorce, you can consider these alternative dispute resolutions….
Co-parenting During the Holiday Season
With Thanksgiving having passed and Christmas and the New Year around the corner, we are officially in the holiday season. This time of year is normally associated with family gatherings, shared meals, and feelings of gratitude and joy. Following a separation or divorce, however, this joyful season can become a bit more complex. At TNS…
Can I Expedite a Change in Custody if I Fear My Child Is in Danger?
During, or leading up to, a family court proceeding in Maryland, a parent might fear that their child faces undue risk under the prevailing shared or partial custody arrangement, or if there is no custodial arrangement in place. If you fear your child is in danger and want to request immediate intervention, your concerns must…