If you are considering ending your marriage in Maryland, you may either have to pay or receive alimony. Couples who have never been divorced before may not realize that the state classifies alimony in several different ways. Which one you encounter will depend on your...
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Alimony Basics in Maryland
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Dec 29, 2021 | Alimony
If you're going through a divorce in Maryland, you may benefit from learning more about the basics of alimony, or spousal support. Alimony is defined as periodic payments from a former spouse to another for assistance with adjustments to their new living situation....
What you need to know if you want to deduct alimony
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Jul 13, 2021 | Alimony
Individuals who had their divorce finalized in 2018 or before can typically deduct their alimony when it comes time to file their taxes in Maryland. However, there are certain rules that they need to meet in order to do so. This is what you need to know if you want to...
Non-working spouses have options during and after divorce
| Jul 29, 2020 | Alimony
One of the biggest considerations one has before, during and after a divorce is finances. For spouses where both work, finances may be a bit easier. But, for spouses who do not work, they may not think they have options, especially when the other spouse, the...
Dealing with alimony as an important issue in your divorce case
| Mar 9, 2020 | Alimony
When couples in Maryland get divorced, there will be a wide variety of issues to address in the legal case. These issues can include property division, child support and child custody, among others, but perhaps no other issue can foster more resentment between the...
Women may be more likely to pay alimony in 2019
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Dec 3, 2019 | Alimony
Alimony is a payment made from one ex-spouse to another following a divorce. How much you will or will not get out of alimony can be decided in a few ways, but what's interesting is that gender does not play a role. While in the past it was typically men who paid...
Alimony can be a great way to get back on your feet
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Nov 6, 2019 | Alimony
Alimony can be an important payment for some people. For example, women who stayed home to raise their children may have taken less time on their careers and need alimony to help support them as they go back to school or focus on moving forward and upward at work....
Is alimony a thing of the past? The debate is ongoing
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Sep 24, 2019 | Alimony
With changes in the way that spousal support is handled through income taxes, the discussion surrounding spousal support and alimony has been changing. One of the major questions that people keep asking is if this support is even necessary moving forward. If you are...
You may have a right to alimony: Find out more
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Jul 30, 2019 | Alimony
Alimony can be a difficult topic to bring up, but if you've been a stay-at-home parent, it's one that you may need to talk about sooner rather than later. When you have put your career aside for your spouse, it's fair to ask that they compensate you as you get back...
Understanding alimony: Know what to expect
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Jun 21, 2019 | Alimony
One thing that many couples don't want to talk about during a divorce is alimony. Alimony, which is also known as spousal support, is an important factor in some divorces. It is particularly common for a couple to have to discuss alimony if they have a large...
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