When a couple goes through a divorce, financial stability can be a major concern for both parties. Alimony, often referred to as spousal support or maintenance, is a monetary support one spouse may be ordered to pay the other after a divorce. The purpose is to limit any unfair financial effects of a divorce by providing a continuing income to a non-wage-earning or lower-wage-earning spouse. Factors Influencing Alimony Decisions in Maryland In Maryland, the court…
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Annulments: Not Just for Celebrities In the world of celebrities, it seems that marriage annulments are about as popular as Botox injections. Quite frequently you hear about celebrities who rush off to Las Vegas and have quickie weddings at drive-thru chapels and the like. Yet, the next day they wake up regretting what happened and receive annulments. Believe it or not, annulments aren’t only available to celebrities who change their minds—average folks are able to…
Keeping You and Your Family Safe With a Restraining Order When you married your spouse, you were in love. You felt respected, taken care of, appreciated, and adored. You couldn’t wait to spend the rest of your life together. Fast forward to a few years later, and you feel anything but. In fact, the situation is to the point where you want to divorce, and actually feel like a restraining order is necessary. Whether you…
When you became married, you promised to love your husband through all kinds of stormy weather and until death do you part. He, however, wasn’t on the same page it seems. You became suspicious of your husband’s faithfulness when he started coming home late from work or taking “boys’ trips” all of a sudden. Then there was the constant texting and the behavior change. Instead of being the happy and warm man you married, he…
Worried about your financial future after a divorce? Discover everything you need to know about alimony in Maryland. This guide explains the purpose of alimony, the three main types available, the key factors courts consider when awarding support, and how payments are calculated to help you protect your financial well-being.
What You Need to Know If You’re in the Military and Seeking Divorce You’ve traveled across the country following your military spouse. You have been the rock in the family who is always there for your children and everyone else when your partner is away on duty. Sure, you’ve faced plenty of challenges and experienced difficult and frightening times due to the nature of the job, but you’ve hung in there and were happy to…
How to Select the Right Divorce Attorney If you’re thinking about getting a divorce, you probably have questions. The only way to get the most reliable answer is to contact an attorney. The sad truth is, you can’t trust every lawyer you talk to. Some only have their best interests in mind, and others don’t have the proven track record you need in order to get the results you want. Knowing Where to Begin When…
Is a Do-It-Yourself Divorce a Good Idea? You take pride in the fact that you are a do-it-yourself person. When it comes to home improvements, vehicle maintenance, or any other task that others call upon help for, you proudly take the lead and complete the job yourself. Although you are a competent and intelligent person who is capable of a variety of DIY work, there are some you should leave to the professionals, such as…
Think Twice About What You Put on Social Media: It Could Harm Your Divorce Case Social media is more popular than ever, and you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t use it, or at least know about it. Some use it as a way to announce news they are happy about, whereas others use it to vent negatively about matters. You must be careful what you post, however, as what you say could harm…
Money Can’t Buy You Love But It Can Put You in Debt: Your Financial Divorce Questions Answered You and your spouse have made the decision to end your marriage. You’ve figured out who is going to take the house and who is responsible for your vehicle. Although you are on the right track to having it all settled, there’s still the issue of debt. Credit card debt plays a major role in divorce. Your credit…