For many people, changing jobs or switching careers can create a change in your financial circumstances. In divorce cases, some breadwinners may be ordered to pay alimony to their former spouse in order to help the former spouse pay for their needs. Although Maryland laws regarding alimony tend to be rigid and most alimony awards…
A prenuptial agreement or ante-nuptial agreement (“prenup”) is an agreement entered between two people before their marriage where one or both parties relinquish their right to claim an interest in the other’s property or assets in the event of a divorce, death, or a mutually agreed-upon event. Most couples agree to a prenuptial agreement as…
Having an attorney’s guidance to help you through the divorce process is key for keeping things organized and managing expectations. Working with an attorney, of course, could lead to significant legal fees. In some situations, you could be eligible for an attorney’s fee award in Maryland. In others, you’d need to be prepared to cover…
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…