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MILITARY DIVORCE RATES DECLINE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER A DECADE.

Earlier this year, the Pentagon released data showing that divorce rates amongst military personnel had declined for the first time in over a decade.  In 2012, the rate of divorce amongst military personnel was 3.5 percent.  Between 2001 and 2011, … Continue reading

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WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW IF YOUR EX-SPOUSE IS FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY.

According to data published by the United States Federal Courts, there were 1,221,091 bankruptcy filings between December of 2011 and December of 2012.  Of these bankruptcy filings, 1,181,016 were non-business filings.  In total, 828 filings occurred in the District of … Continue reading

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Understanding Maryland Alimony Laws

Alimony is the court-mandated payment of spousal support.  It is distinct from child support and may be awarded at a court’s discretion in an attempt to return the disadvantaged spouse to his or her pre-divorce financial state.  After all, while … Continue reading

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