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After a military divorce, what happens to retirement pay?
While divorce rates in the U.S. are steadily declining, the number of couples who ultimately part ways remains significant. The American Psychological Association reports that roughly 40% to 50% of American marriages end in divorce. Military couples who separate face...
Car crashes, trauma and spinal cord injury
You may not necessarily think of spinal cord injury in connection with a car crash, but because of the sudden impact that occurs, this kind of injury makes sense.However, there are two forms of spinal cord injury. Because symptoms vary, SCI is not always...
What is first right of refusal in a custody agreement?
Raising good kids can be challenging for any parent. If you live in a post-divorce family, though, you likely face additional hurdles to overcome. Fortunately, co-parenting allows you to continue to see your kids according to the terms of your custody...
How a car accident may result in carpal tunnel
It seems like every Maryland commute brings another crash scene. The increase in drivers on already clogged roads is doing nothing to stop it either.When you get into an accident, things that happen inside the vehicle may remain a mystery, even when the dust...
What types of divorce exist in Maryland?
Deciding on divorce is something that does not happen overnight. Typically, many factors all lead to the same conclusion: the marriage is over. A repair is not possible.Living in Maryland, you may want to know what options you have for ending your marriage. The rules...
How common is substance abuse among truckers?
Many drivers across Maryland and the United States prefer to avoid traveling near commercial trucks whenever possible because they can be hard to see and navigate around, among other reasons. While sharing the road with semitrucks is dangerous even when truck...
Will new tax laws affect my high-asset divorce?
If you are facing a high-asset divorce, then you are well aware of the financial stakes. Your future financial livelihood is at stake as you move through the divorce process, so you must be well-informed about all the different parameters that could affect...
Symptoms of a head injury may not be evident after a crash
You may never have been involved in a car crash, but if you are, seek prompt medical attention, even if you feel fine.Signs of a potentially serious condition may not show up right away. For example, until symptoms develop several days after the accident, there would...
What to do when a dog bites or attacks you
A classic joke in cartoons is the antagonistic relationship between dogs and mail deliverers. While of course, this is rooted in truth, mail deliverers are not the only ones who face bites and attacks from canines. Your neighbor's furry friend that you have known for...
What to expect at your relocation hearing
Last week, we discussed in broad terms what happens when one member of a divorced couple decides to move away and the couple has minor children in common. This week, we’ll delve into what happens in the event that the non-relocating ex-spouse does not agree to...
