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...
Does remarriage automatically end Maryland alimony?
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...
Temporary spousal support in Maryland divorce cases
Divorce can bring sudden financial uncertainty, even when the couple has significant wealth. This is especially so when one spouse has relied on the other for income. Maryland courts recognize this challenge and may award temporary, or pendente lite, spousal support...
Can stay-at-home parents secure alimony when they divorce?
Filing for divorce or responding to a petition is a frightening prospect. People facing divorce usually recognize that their lives are about to change dramatically. It can be hard to know what to expect in the future, especially if one spouse is financially dependent...
How long does alimony or spousal support last?
When couples divorce, they must address their combined financial circumstances. Divorce almost always requires property division negotiations or litigation. Spouses may also need to negotiate terms for financial support. If one spouse left the workforce to raise the...
Does everyone get alimony if they ask for it?
Alimony is another term for spousal support. This is a form of support that is independent of child support but may be paid to an ex-spouse after a divorce. These alimony payments are typically for a set period of time, such as a few years. But is alimony a typical...
What happens to a mortgage after a divorce?
In a divorce, you may be entitled to keep your Maryland home. However, even if you aren't allowed to stay in the house, you may still be responsible for making mortgage payments if your name is on the loan. This may be the case even if your spouse is ordered to make...
Understanding the positive and negative effects of divorce
Getting divorced in Maryland can have both positive and negative effects on the members of the family. At different times of the process, something that one spouse might find beneficial might be painful to the other spouse, and this can change over time. However, it...
Keeping your company after a divorce
In Maryland, marital assets must be divided equitably in a divorce settlement. This means that you may lose some or all of your business in a settlement if you don't protect your company. Fortunately, there are several easy steps that you can take to do so. Put your...
How gray divorce affects your adult children
Gray divorce is increasingly common in Maryland. Even though you and your spouse may end your marriage on amicable terms, your split still affects your adult children. You'll need to continue to provide a sense of family. Here are steps that you can take. Avoid...
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