Court In Maryland Refuses Wife Alimony Award When She Failed To Pursue Further Training and Education Courts in Maryland are permitted by law to grant the type of alimony the court system deems fit based on the specific case. One type of alimony is rehabilitative, which grants the recipient spouse a fixed amount of alimony […]
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While signing important contracts and documents in the past, you may not have paid close attention to a few of the clauses and stipulations. However, if you are going through a divorce, you need to review everything in great detail. As you would with contracts when buying a house, proceed with caution and clarity because […]
Continue readingOne of the most challenging and complex issues in divorce is property division, which becomes more complex without the presence of minor children. To achieve an equitable outcome, the court may support the awarding of monetary payment to one spouse. It is a complex process because there are certain rules that need to be strictly […]
Continue readingIf your spouse is having an affair, you can use adultery as a ground for a divorce in Maryland. However, divorce because of adultery does not necessarily mean your monetary obligation to support your spouse will be lessened. Generally, the court will divide the assets and properties acquired during the marriage between the divorcing couple […]
Continue readingWhen a family law dispute such as divorce or child custody escalates and there is a possibility of going to court, you may be tempted to handle your case or appeal on your own. This is not highly recommended because it usually ends poorly for everyone involved. There are specific and complex details in the […]
Continue readingAt the end of the divorce process when we are approaching a resolution, we expect to derive a sense of security and closure from it. There are times, however, when things take an unexpected turn for the better or worse and your needs change and you need to adjust to the circumstances. The law gives […]
Continue readingWhen facing divorce in Maryland, one of the biggest questions is what happens to the family home. Whether you plan to sell, refinance, or remain in the property temporarily, Maryland law offers several options to fit your situation.
Continue readingWhether you are the supporting spouse or the recipient spouse, you need to know how Maryland law applies to alimony and your specific case. In the past, Maryland regarded alimony or spousal support as a means to sustain the lifestyle of the recipient spouse when they were still married. Currently, the law views alimony as […]
Continue readingConcerning alimony, Maryland has two types – rehabilitative alimony and indefinite alimony. The difference between these types is that rehabilitative alimony is paid and received for a fixed and limited time only, while indefinite alimony means there is no specific end date to paying and receiving spousal support. Generally, Maryland’s court system frowns upon granting […]
Continue readingAfter a time of denial and bargaining, you reach the point when you accept that you’re getting a divorce. You may be overwhelmed with fear and anxiety, having questions on how much it will cost and how long it will take. You probably have heard stressful stories of divorce, that took longer than previously anticipated. […]
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