Tag Archives: Property Division
How high is the divorce rate among physicians?
If asked to identify the professions with the highest divorce rates, there’s a good chance most people would list occupations like emergency responder, attorney and, of course, physician. The reasons for identifying physicians as top candidates for divorce would likely stem from the belief that their high levels of stress, long hours and arduous… Read More »
What should older couples keep in mind during a divorce? – II
Last week, our blog discussed how the dynamics of divorce are changing thanks to the advent of so-called “gray divorces.” Indeed, a study by researchers at Bowling Green University found that the divorce rate among people age 50 and over doubled between 1990 and 2010. We also discussed that when these older couples decide… Read More »
What should older couples keep in mind during a divorce?
A recently published study by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green University found that divorce as we currently know it is perhaps undergoing something of a transformation. Here, the researchers found that the divorce demographic is no longer primarily restricted to just young couples or working couples with young… Read More »
Why moving can be so difficult for divorcing couples
Filing for divorce often seems like a surreal experience to many spouses in that they have a hard time believing that they will no longer be married to the person with whom they previously envisioned spending their entire life. However, when the reality sets in that the divorce is going to happen, this sense… Read More »
Why are more older Americans choosing divorce?
Most of us have certain images in our mind when it comes to divorcing couples: those who were married too soon, those dealing with infidelity and those who are simply no longer getting along. In fact, whether we realize it or not, most of us probably envision these divorcing couples as either being relatively… Read More »
The importance of looking after your assets during divorce — II
Last week, our blog discussed how even though a person might want to resolve their divorce as soon as possible in order to get started on the next chapter of their life, it is nevertheless important for them to remain vigilant during the course of settlement negotiations. That’s because any failure to do so… Read More »
The importance of looking after your assets during divorce
Once a person arrives at the understandably difficult decision to pursue a divorce, they often want the matter to proceed as smoothly and as quickly as possible so that they can start of a new chapter of their life. While this is understandable, it’s important that they don’t lose sight of rather important issues… Read More »
Court opens divorce file of NASCAR chief
Marylanders who are fans of stock car racing may be interested to learn that a court has recently opened the divorce case of NASCAR chief Brian France. While the court had originally sealed the divorce case, it opened the case at the request of a media outlet, citing the public’s interest in knowing what… Read More »
Divorcing couples value judge’s fairness in court
A retired Ann Arundel County judge passed away recently, seemingly very well respected by both his professional colleagues and the people who presented their cases before him. Like many judges, he handles a variety of cases while he served on the bench. He was soft-spoken and had a very even temperament, but he balanced… Read More »
Division of military pensions during divorce
Dividing military pensions during a divorce can be challenging. There are unique rules for dividing these pensions (governed by the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act) as well as multiple methods. Four specific methods exist for dividing pensions during a military divorce: the coverture fraction formula, the stated dollar amount, the percentage amount and… Read More »