Going through a divorce is likely putting a lot of stress on you and your family. Throughout the process you and your spouse have to gather a substantial amount of information about all of your assets, accounts, habits, and choices. In Maryland family law cases, the process of gathering evidence is known as discovery and…
If you and your spouse have a combined income of over $15,000 a month, it is likely that you entered into a prenuptial agreement prior to your marriage. A prenuptial agreement or antenuptial agreement (“prenup”) is an agreement entered between two people before a marriage where one or both parties establish their right to claim an…
During a divorce proceeding, a lower-earning spouse may be entitled to rehabilitative or indefinite alimony. Generally, the spouse with higher income may be ordered to pay spousal support to the lower-earning spouse. Alimony awards are enforceable by the court, particularly if the alimony award is incorporated in a judgment of divorce and marital settlement agreement. However, some…
A Maryland high net income divorce can be complex due to the need for assessments of child support, alimony, monetary award, and high-value property division. If handled incorrectly, a Maryland high net income divorce could potentially cost you thousands of dollars. Maryland is an equitable distribution state, meaning that your assets and income will be…
If you have questions about marital property distribution in Maryland, consulting with an experienced Maryland divorce attorney can help you understand Maryland law and help protect your retirement interests. Understanding Marital Property and and Non-Marital Property in Prince George’s County, Maryland and Montgomery County, Maryland During a divorce, marital property distribution Maryland law separates property into two…