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Uncontested Divorce in Maryland
How couples who agree on everything—property, custody, and support—can get divorced in Maryland without a trial.
What Is Palimony?
Understanding palimony rights for unmarried couples.
Who Gets Frozen Embryos in a Divorce?
As more couples rely on IVF to start a family, legal disputes over who gets custody of unused embryos after a breakup are on the rise.
How to Establish Paternity When Parents Aren't Married
How to establish paternity—and what it means for child support, custody, and a father’s legal rights.
What Is an Annulment? 5 Common Legal Grounds Explained
A marriage can be annulled only in limited situations defined by state law. Rules vary from state to state, but most states divide invalid marriages into two categories: Void marriages. Marriages that were never legally valid (often because of bigamy or incest). Voidable marriages. Marriages that are
How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation: A Checklist for Success
Keep costs and headaches to a minimum by going into your divorce mediation prepared.
How Divorce Affects Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Your Home
Selling, keeping, or co-owning your home after divorce can trigger or eliminate capital gains taxes. Learn more about the relevant IRS rules.
Grandparent Visitation and Custody Rights
Learn when grandparents can ask a court for visitation or custody, what they need to prove, and why judges must defer to a fit parent's decisions first.
Dividing Military Pensions at Divorce
Find out the best way do divide a military pension during divorce.
Understanding Legal Separation and Your Rights
Find out what you can and can't do during a legal separation and why some couples choose to separate instead of getting a divorce.