Alimony is a form of financial support that can help make the outcome of divorce a bit fairer. Typically, those requesting alimony must demonstrate a need for financial support. Leaving a job to raise children could leave one spouse largely incapable of supporting...
A lot of divorce is focused on securing financial stability once your marriage is dissolved. But, ensuring that you receive all the financial resources to which you’re entitled can be challenging. Yet, if you put forth a lackluster effort to advocate for what you...
Divorce often brings financial challenges, and alimony payments can become a significant part of post-divorce life. But what happens when the paying spouse declares bankruptcy? This scenario occurs more often than many realize, especially during economic downturns. In...
You worked hard to build a successful career, and your income reflects that. What happens to your hard-earned assets when your marriage ends? Will the court recognize your contributions and allocate more marital assets in your favor? Divorce is not a 50/50 split in...
In many marriages, one spouse earns more income than the other. While this may work during the marriage, it can cause issues if the couple gets a divorce. Maryland courts often award alimony in a divorce involving spouses with significant differences in income. There...
Being on your own after divorce can be scary. You may wonder if you are eligible to receive alimony and for now long. The answer to this question usually depends on your circumstances. Maryland has different types of alimony. Alimony pendente lite (“APL”) is alimony...
Although the end of a marriage is difficult, emotional, stressful and life-changing, there truly is an end to the daunting process that results in a post-divorce future where you are happier. Money is often the root to many problems and could be the very reason why...
Are you wondering if you can get alimony? The purpose of alimony is to help the recipient spouse maintain a standard of living that is reasonable and also to be self-supporting. However, alimony is not automatically granted in Maryland. You have to request it from the...
Alimony or spousal support is a monetary award in Maryland that one spouse pays to the other during and after divorce to cater to their financial needs. The amount payable differs from person to person, depending on their unique circumstances; however, the court...
There are a lot of unknowns for Maryland couples going through a divorce. One of the most stressful things to figure out are how finances will work after the divorce ends, especially if you have to consider things like alimony or child support. Alimony might sound...