By: Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. Almost everyone going through divorce experiences financial strain and will need time to rebuild their finances. Your divorce will impact the retirement funds available to you. Here are four essential things to know about divorce and...
By Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. Many pet owners consider their beloved pets as part of the family. However, you may wonder how the law views your four-legged family members during a divorce. Although you may consider your pets your children, it’s important to know that in...
By: Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. What is a nuptial agreement, and do you need one? While it may not be the most romantic topic, it is one you should have with your partner if you or your partner is wealthy, if either of you has a large inheritance, children from a prior...
Meg Alexander, Esq. A giant myth about property division in a divorce is that all the property you and your spouse have acquired will be split fifty-fifty. This is not the case in Maryland. Maryland is an “equitable distribution” state, which means a judge will...
By: Mary Ellen Flynn, Attorney Sometimes, dishonest spouses going through a separation and divorce, especially when there are allegations of cheating or those with significant wealth, take steps to hide assets. A critical part of going through a divorce is the...
By Nelson Garcia, Esq. There are various common misunderstandings about the divorce process that can be labeled as “myths.” I will address here the two most common that I have encountered over the years by far. Myth No. 1: The most prevalent myth is that Courts split...
