Recent Blog Posts
How Does Marrying Too Young Cause Divorce?
When you think of reasons for divorce, what comes to mind? Financial issues, lack of communication, adultery and addiction top the list. However, for many couples, marrying too young is a common issue. A study showed that marrying too young was cited as a major reason for divorce by 45% of participants. But how… Read More »
When Religion Leads To Divorce
While religion appears to be on the decline in the United States, many people still go to church regularly. Religion is shown to have many benefits. Religious people tend to have strong moral beliefs, which can protect a marriage. For example, if the marriage suffers from infidelity, the couple is more likely to stay… Read More »
Dealing With a Mortgage After Divorce
If you are going through a divorce, you may be dealing with a mortgage in some way. Maybe you have a mortgage from the marital home or you plan to mortgage a new home. In either case, you need to know the processes for getting rid of a mortgage or applying for a new… Read More »
Who Gets Custody of the Pets in a Divorce?
Divorce is a highly emotional event, especially when pets are involved. We live in an animal-centric culture where we tend to view our cats, dogs and other animals as children. So if you’re getting a divorce, you may wonder: Where will the pets live? Who gets custody of them? A survey shows that 80%… Read More »
Filing Taxes After Divorce
There are two things for certain in life: death and taxes. Both of these situations can be complicated to deal with. Another challenging combination: divorce and taxes. Both divorce and taxes are emotional events. You may be just getting over a divorce and then realize that you’re in tax season. Taxes are in fact… Read More »
Baltimore Police Trainee Arrested for Assault, Harassment
Police officers have to uphold the law at all times. Breaking the law and harassing people because you didn’t get your way is never acceptable. When a law enforcement official is accused of assault, the stakes are high. They could face fines and prison time and even lose their job. A Baltimore police trainee… Read More »
Maryland Man Facing 13 Child Pornography Charges
Child porn crimes are on the rise all over the country. People who have been bored during the coronavirus lockdown have discovered child porn images online, and many don’t have the self-control to look away. They download hundreds or even thousands of images, victimizing babies, toddlers and young children each time. A Maryland man… Read More »
Former SSA Employee Guilty of Identity Theft
Identity theft is a growing issue as people shop online and use credit card numbers, Social Security numbers and other personal information. When Social Security numbers are compromised, that can turn into a serious situation for all involved. A Maryland man who worked for the Social Security Administration (SSA) has pled guilty to federal… Read More »
Pandemic Brings Challenges With Marriage and Divorce
The pandemic has caused a lot of problems for everyone. Those who have been greatly affected are those who are married or about to be married. While many have enjoyed the extra time they are spending together, many have absolutely hated it. The lockdowns and quarantines associated with the coronavirus pandemic have been a… Read More »
Why is Divorce So Painful?
No married person ever wants to get a divorce. A divorce is a complicated and emotionally painful breakup and its effects can last many years. Many people see it as a failure and find it hard to get over. They may find it hard to move on and be involved in another relationship. If… Read More »