Last month, this blog discussed how Maryland law generally favors the award of rehabilitative alimony over indefinite alimony. Although the law favors rehabilitative alimony, that does not mean it is necessarily the proper remedy, as a new alimony case from Baltimore County highlights. As with all issues related to alimony…
Maryland law has three kinds of alimony. One supports the recipient during the course of divorce litigation, one supports the recipient until they become self-supporting, and one supports the recipient until they die or remarry. If you are going through a divorce and have questions about alimony, whether you are…
When you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, it is often best to resolve as many issues as possible (if not all) between the two of you. Settling your divorce issues by agreement rather than litigation is often less stressful, faster, and less antagonistic. Nevertheless, you should understand…
Alimony (spousal support) is an integral part of many divorces. Unless the spouses resolve the issue of alimony on their own (such as including a provision in a marital settlement agreement that neither will receive alimony, a court will decide if either spouse should receive alimony and, if so, which…
An old saying (often misattributed to the poet Oscar Wilde) warns of the many dangers that can befall you if you assume something to be true. That nugget of knowledge definitely applies in family law. Making assumptions can be the pathway to a legal outcome that is much more harmful…
High-net-worth couples have marital troubles and often decide to divorce, just like everyone else. Unlike middle- and working-class spouses, however, high-net-worth couples face some unique issues when going through a divorce related to the volume, value, and complexity of their assets. If your divorce presents issues related to high-value assets,…
Alimony is an important aspect of many divorce cases. In almost all divorces, one spouse earns more than the other, creating the possibility (if not likelihood) of disparate standards of living post-divorce without alimony. If you are involved in a divorce where alimony is an issue, it is essential to…
As a spouse going through a divorce in Maryland, you may face many challenges, including concerning alimony and a monetary award. This challenge can become particularly complicated if your spouse is the owner of a small business, especially one that pays for a substantial chunk of his/her personal expenses. Whatever…
As a spouse going through a divorce, you’ll face many choices. You may elect to resolve all your issues via a negotiated settlement, all via a trial, or some in each of those two settings. As is true in any negotiation setting, it is exceptionally important to understand when you…
One of the essential components of many divorce actions is contesting alimony. The differences between temporary alimony versus rehabilitative alimony versus indefinite alimony can be enormous, having a massive impact on both the recipient spouse and the supporting spouse. If you’re facing a dispute over alimony in your divorce case,…