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Divorce & Your Business

By Hasson D. Barnes |

As a business owner who is facing a divorce, you likely have a number of questions about your livelihood after the split.  Will your spouse be entitled to a portion of your business?  Will you have to buy out, or consider selling the business all together?  If you keep the business, will your ex… Read More »

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Is a Collaborative Divorce for you?

By Hasson D. Barnes |

We’ve all heard the horror stories: couples who call it quits and spend months—or even years, bickering and engaging in dirty tricks, accomplishing nothing more than providing multiple attorneys with a big pay day.  Is that the way divorce has to be?  The short answer is: absolutely not! A Better Way  Clearly, if you… Read More »

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Coronavirus and Rising Divorce Rates

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Since the end of February, one government office in China has been bombarded with over 300 requests for divorce, an unprecedented number. Across the country, since the coronavirus outbreak, there has been a deluge of divorce requests.  What’s behind the staggering increase in couples seeking to split in China, and will we see a… Read More »

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Baby Boomers Looking at Divorce

By Hasson D. Barnes |

While it’s true that the divorce rate in this country is on the wane, the fact of the matter is that baby boomers have been divorcing at a higher rate than other groups for quite some time.  That being said, it must be noted at divorcing after age 50 can have significant emotional and… Read More »

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How to Pick the Right Divorce Attorney

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Nearly 800,000 couples divorce in this country every year.  If you are considering becoming part of the statistic, you may be wondering how in the world to go about finding the right Baltimore divorce attorney.  It’s a big decision, with many factors worth considering. Divorce Statistics  You’re certainly not alone if you are considering… Read More »

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Same-Sex Divorce in Maryland

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Legal marriage has only been available in Maryland since 2013. So while same-sex divorces are subject to the exact same regulations as hetero divorces, there are sometimes complexities in applying laws that were written without same-sex couples in mind. If you are a member of a same-sex couple that is facing divorce, having a… Read More »

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Residency Requirements for Maryland Divorce

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Let’s say your marriage is on the rocks, and you’re considering divorce. Chances are you have questions as to how to proceed, starting with residency requirements. A local divorce attorney can make sure the i’s are dotted and the t’s are crossed so your divorce can run as smoothly as possible. Legal Residency Requirements… Read More »

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Has your Spouse Falsely Accused you of Abuse During Divorce Proceedings?

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Getting a divorce can be a tricky business, and never more so than when one party makes derogatory claims against another. If an individual chooses to defame his or her spouse in order to gain some advantage in divorce negotiations, what recourse does an innocent spouse have? After all, domestic violence is a serious… Read More »

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Military Divorce in Maryland

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Marriages of all kinds face unique stresses, perhaps none more than those involving military personnel. Extended separations, constant worry, and an uncertain future in terms of where couples may be stationed and when the next deployment will be, can excite tensions that many Americans simply cannot comprehend. To complicate matters, PTSD and other mental,… Read More »

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I Want a Divorce and Have No Idea How to Go About It

By Hasson D. Barnes |

If you’re considering divorce, you are not alone. Many of us have heard the statistics related to unhappy and dissolving marriages. But this is something you’ve never done before, and something on which you certainly are no expert. So how should you proceed? A local Baltimore family attorney can help you as you proceed… Read More »

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