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Should You Use Free Online Forms To File For Divorce By Yourself?

asavoie — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:47:33 +0000

As anyone who has been through a divorce will tell you, the process is not a fun experience. It can certainly be a painful, often frustrating, situation, which you want to get through as quickly as possible. And depending on the nature of your divorce proceedings, it can potentially be an expensive process. Although uncontested [...]

Dividing Property and Debt In a Divorce

asavoie — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:21:49 +0000

Most divorcing couples settle the details of their divorce out of court or in proceedings known as uncontested or “no fault” divorces. But no matter how amicable or contemptuous your spouse appears to be when the process begins, during divorce proceedings it is always a good idea to do your research and take your time [...]

A closer look at the controversial Municipal ID Program

asavoie — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:19:21 +0000

While the topic of immigration has been largely viewed as an issue reserved for the federal government, there are cities across the United States finding their own approach to dealing with immigration issues related to an increasing number of undocumented residents. Instead of isolating and discriminating against these communities, cities such as New Haven, Connecticut [...]

Tax Issues For Divorcing Couples

asavoie — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:00:23 +0000

Tax consequences follow every decision made in a family, a fact which often comes to the forefront during divorce proceedings . Whether there is a divorce, annulment, separate maintenance agreement, or dissolution, taxes need to be considered in making informed choices. Married couples in Maryland typically file joint tax returns. The husband and wife are [...]

Military Divorce Rates Are On The Rise

asavoie — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:15:16 +0000

People often forget that soldiers actually do have lives when they are not on the battlefield. And as unfortunate as it sounds, many soldiers who return from active duty find themselves facing difficult situations at home, including the prospect of military divorce , which is more common than you might think. Military divorce rates reached [...]

Divorce Settlement Checklist

asavoie — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:22 +0000

Divorcing can be one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. The divorce procedure has been well documented as one of the highest known factors for incurring stress. This is because divorce combines a multitude of well known, high-stress situations, such as breaking up with a partner, re-location, major changes to the family [...]

Divorce Rates in America

asavoie — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:36:54 +0000

Divorce (or the dissolution of marriage) is the final termination of a marital union, canceling the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage and dissolving the bonds of matrimony between the parties (unlike annulment which declares the marriage null and void). Divorce laws vary considerably around the world but in most places, including Maryland, divorce procedures [...]

10 Steps to Take If You Are Considering a Divorce

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:12:40 +0000

Implementing positive steps before you finally decide to take the big leap into divorce proceedings can help save you and your spouse time, effort, and a lot of stress in the long run. Additionally, knowing what steps to take and how to handle the matter in a responsible and considerate fashion will help prepare you [...]

What is the Marriage Penalty

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:59:18 +0000

Traditionally, our society has tried to reward the institution of marriage with social and financial benefits designed to reward people for staying together. And while many families benefit from things like insurance and mortgage guidelines, when it comes to paying taxes they often find this is not the case. The marriage “penalty” refers to the [...]

Uncontested divorce in Maryland – what it is and how it works

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:00:14 +0000

For as much press coverage as high-profile, hotly-contested divorce cases get in the media, the surprising fact is that the majority of divorces in America end quietly in uncontested divorces. Simple and inexpensive, this option allows spouses to end their marriage with dignity and without all the stress and expense of a drawn out legal [...]