Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a payment from one spouse to another for financial support following a divorce. In Maryland, alimony is determined on a case-to-case basis, and the duration of the payments is based on a number of factors. The court considers a variety of factors when determining the length of alimony […]
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Alimony is a court-ordered financial support payment made from one spouse or former partner to another. In Maryland, alimony is referred to as spousal support and is governed by the Maryland Family Law Code. Alimony is designed to help an economically dependent spouse become self-supporting. In Maryland, the court may award spousal support to a […]
Continue readingWhen it comes to estate planning, one of the most important documents you can have is a trust. A trust is a legal document that allows you to control and manage your assets, both now and in the future. It can protect your assets from creditors, avoid probate, and provide for family members after your […]
Continue readingGrounds for Full Custody of a Child in Maryland In Maryland, the court may award full legal and physical custody of a child to one parent if it is in the child’s best interests. The parent who receives full custody is known as the custodial parent and is responsible for making all major decisions regarding […]
Continue readingWhat is a Custody Evaluation in Maryland? Maryland child custody evaluations are conducted by mental health professionals to determine a child’s best interests when a custody dispute arises. The evaluator will consider the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of the child and will make recommendations to the court on which parent should have custody or […]
Continue readingSince May 20, 2014, when Judge John Jones of the Middle District of Pennsylvania struck down the PA DOMA as unconstitutional in Whitewood vs. Wolf, the Family Law community has been waiting to see the effects of the decision.
Continue readingWhen it comes to the most common causes of divorce, the answer is subjective. Each couple’s reasons for divorcing can vary greatly, but there are a number of issues that regularly crop up between couples on the verge of divorce, such as conflict, infidelity, inadequate communication, incompatibility, and lack of intimacy. It’s important to understand […]
Continue readingThe average cost of a divorce in New Jersey can vary widely depending on the complexity of the case and the number of issues that need to be resolved. Generally, the cost of an uncontested divorce in New Jersey is between $500 and $2,500. A contested divorce can range from $5,000 to $25,000 or more. […]
Continue readingOne of the most crucial tasks in a divorce is protecting your finances. Divorce is a state law matter and you need to understand how your state’s law will apply to you and your specific case. In this blog post, we will concentrate on information about the financial aspects of a divorce. The division of […]
Continue readingPerhaps you lived together with your partner for years, but you never took the leap to tie the knot. You were both committed—perhaps even more so than the majority of couples you know. But there was never an expensive ring, a formal ceremony, or a license application. Suddenly, an unexpected wrench is thrown into the […]
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