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If you suspect your spouse may be committing financial misconduct during your divorce case, a forensic accountant can help uncover their wrongdoing. Although full financial disclosure is mandatory in Maryland matrimonial matters, a spouse may sometimes conceal assets in an attempt to…
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Although it is a very personal situation to you, courts prefer to view divorces the same way they would a breakup of a business: the dissolution of a partnership with assets to be divided between the partners. It’s your attorney’s job to…
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Key Takeaways While common sense can go out the window due to heightened emotions in divorce, it’s important to keep in mind several important divorce do’s and don’ts to avoid harming your case. It’s always best to choose compromise over conflict to…
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Divorce isn’t only difficult for the spouses who are parting ways. It can also be an emotionally tumultuous time for children. As a parent, you may be wondering whether there is anything you can do to make this period of transition easier…
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Key Takeaways It’s important to be respectful at all times in the courtroom, dress appropriately, and be on time. Come prepared with your arguments and evidence. It’s better to be overprepared than leave something behind. Don’t bring an entourage to court with…
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Litigation is the legal word for a court process that resolves legal disputes between two or more parties. Think lawsuit or court case. When the parties in a divorce or family law matter cannot reach a settlement outside the courtroom, they can…
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Wasteful dissipation of marital assets is a form of economic wrongdoing that occurs not only in high-asset divorces. In these cases, the goal of the dissipating spouse is to reduce the other spouse’s share of property that would be awarded to them…
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Divorce can be emotionally and financially draining. In complex cases, it can take years to resolve financial matters, determine child custody, and divide assets. While these issues must typically be determined in order for the divorce decree to be issued, Maryland courts…
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You may be nervous about meeting with a divorce lawyer for the first time — or even apprehensive to take this first step toward ending your marriage. However, an initial consultation is crucial to learn what your rights and options are and…
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Divorce isn’t only difficult for spouses. The end of your marriage can have a significant emotional impact upon your children as well. Breaking the news to them that their parents are parting ways can cause fear and insecurity. Your children may react…
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