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Act Quickly to Safeguard Your Finances If you don’t act fast, a spouse could drain the bank account before divorce proceedings even begin. Divorce isn’t just emotional. It’s financial. And without taking immediate steps to secure financial assets, there may be little left to divide once the legal process starts. Bank accounts and joint investments […]

A Lawyer’s Perspective on the Best Interests of the Child in Maryland Custody Cases By Julie Colin, Esq. As a family law attorney with decades of courtroom experience, I have come to believe that while parents are often in the midst of some of the hardest moments of their lives, it is the children who […]

If You Missed the Deadline to Respond, You May Still Have Options It can happen in the middle of chaos. You receive divorce papers but feel overwhelmed, unsure, or emotionally unprepared. Maybe you miss a deadline. Maybe you think ignoring it will slow things down. But in Pennsylvania, failing to respond can lead to a […]

What Happens If Someone Doesn’t Respond to a Divorce Filing? In Pennsylvania, once a divorce petition is served, the receiving spouse has a limited time to respond. If they fail to file an answer within that timeframe, the court may enter a default judgment—a ruling that grants the filing spouse many or all of the […]

The First Steps You Take Can Shape the Rest of the Case Being served with divorce papers is stressful. Emotions run high, and the desire to either fight back or shut down is completely normal. But what you do next matters—a lot. Mistakes made in the early stages of a divorce case can have long-lasting […]

What to Watch Out for If You Think Your Soon-to-Be-Ex Spouse Could Be Hiding Assets In Maryland, as an equitable distribution state, marital assets are divided based on what the court considers fair, rather than an equal split. This determination involves a comprehensive review of each spouse’s contributions and the circumstances of the marriage. It […]

What Can I Do? I Need My Spouse to Leave the House Understanding Your Options in Maryland Divorce Proceedings With divorce proceedings in Maryland, the goal is for both parties to eventually move forward. During the process, you may still find yourself living with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. It’s natural to feel the need for your spouse […]

Relocating after a divorce presents a series of challenges, especially when children are involved. Understanding how a move affects your child custody agreement is crucial. This guide explains the implications of relocation on custody arrangements in Georgia and provides advice on navigating these changes. Understanding Child Custody in Georgia In Georgia, child custody agreements encompass […]

Does it feel like it’s time to get serious about getting divorced? If you’re thinking that now is the time to set the proverbial wheels in motion, you may be looking to hire a Denver divorce lawyer. Good legal representation is crucial, especially if the divorce is likely to be complex involving children, high-value assets, […]

Do You Qualify to Receive Social Security Benefits After Divorce? Once you reach the qualifying age, you might be entitled to receive Social Security benefits based on your own retirement plan. However, if you don’t qualify on your own, you might still be able to benefit from your former spouse’s Social Security. Many people mistakenly […]