Maryland Family Law

Whether you are the supporting spouse or the recipient spouse, you need to know how Maryland law applies to alimony and your specific case. In the past, Maryland regarded alimony or spousal support as a means to sustain the lifestyle of the recipient spouse when they were still married. Currently, the law views alimony as […]

Concerning alimony, Maryland has two types – rehabilitative alimony and indefinite alimony. The difference between these types is that rehabilitative alimony is paid and received for a fixed and limited time only, while indefinite alimony means there is no specific end date to paying and receiving spousal support. Generally, Maryland’s court system frowns upon granting […]

After a time of denial and bargaining, you reach the point when you accept that you’re getting a divorce. You may be overwhelmed with fear and anxiety, having questions on how much it will cost and how long it will take. You probably have heard stressful stories of divorce, that took longer than previously anticipated. […]

As you know, there is a lot that goes into divorce. While child and spousal support are key financial factors in many cases, one thing that people overlook at times are the tax implications of your divorce. There are a few things that you should be aware of when it comes to your divorce and […]

Divorce is one of the biggest decisions that you will make in your life. If you are going to move forward with your divorce, there are many things that you need to consider before you get started. Here are a few things that you will want to know before you file for divorce. Does Separation […]

Before you choose your divorce lawyer, be sure to complete your due diligence and make sure they are the best fit for you and your situation. Our Firm recommends Abigail Trafford’s Crazy Life: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life; which gives straight-shooter advice and tips on how to navigate the divorce process, including how […]

Getting a divorce is a major life changing event. There is a lot of uncertainty in your life and new challenges to be faced. In order to successfully move forward with your life, you need to start by covering your bases during divorce. The first step is making sure you hire the right attorney for […]

Hire a Lawyer The first step after you decide to move forward with your divorce is hiring a lawyer who will do the necessary paperwork and documentation and work with your ex’s lawyer to arrive at an agreement. If you and your ex-spouse cannot resolve marital issues and are locked in disagreement or disputes, you […]

If moving after divorce can help you speed up your transition to your new life, you may actually be on the right frame of mind about it. You are having a hard time living in the same place with your spouse. Things aren’t the same and their presence reminds you of the past. In order […]

It is hard to always keep a positive outlook during divorce. Everything seems bleak and life feels so uncertain. Unless you were the spouse who wanted out, divorce is a trying time. Still, no matter who it was who wanted out, divorce has emotional, financial, physical, and social ramifications. It will take some time to […]