High-asset divorce may draw attention long before you deliver any formal announcement. Business ownership, real estate and household changes could lead people to make assumptions. A careful approach might help lessen unnecessary visibility. Keep sensitive details...
Alimony or spousal support involves structured payments made to balance financial circumstances when couples divorce. Alimony can last for a set amount of time after the end of a marriage. It can help one spouse redevelop their career so that they can support...
Often, when couples get a prenuptial agreement, one of them wants it more than the other. That person may have considerable assets they want to protect as they go into the marriage, they may have parents who feel strongly about protecting a future inheritance or they...
One of the major tasks that has to be handled during a divorce is dividing the assets. This requires having a clear picture of the martial finances, including assets, debts, expenses, income and anything else that’s important for the division. Financial transparency...
Maryland alimony orders are either the result of an agreement between spouses or the courts determining that financial assistance is necessary to make divorce terms fair. The spouses may disagree about what is fair. The spouse requesting alimony asks the courts to...
When you’re in the middle of a custody dispute, even seemingly small decisions can have big consequences on how everything unfolds. Courts prioritize the best interests of the child when determining custody, and your actions inside and outside the courtroom can help...
When divorce becomes a real possibility, you may think first about the house, savings or retirement accounts. Then other questions can rise quickly. Who keeps the airline miles earned through years of travel? What happens to the country club membership tied to family...
Alimony, sometimes called spousal support, helps a lower-earning spouse live independently during and after divorce. People who have medical challenges or who gave up their careers for their families may not be able to secure jobs that pay livable wages when a divorce...
Divorce often begins with a closer look at shared finances, especially joint accounts. Investment holdings, business accounts or high-value savings require careful oversight to avoid unintended consequences. Approaching them with a clear understanding can help you...
If you are being asked to pay for child support and are receiving financial support from a trust, determining the amount you pay can become complex. Because trusts can provide income or hold significant assets for beneficiaries, the court may need to review your...
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