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My wife committed adultery – Could she still get alimony?

Maryland is a fault-based state, meaning that there must be legal justification for a divorce. One valid reason is adultery. Although cheating can impact child custody and other parts of a divorce, alimony is one thing that is not affected. This means…

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How does a pay increase after divorce affect alimony?

One of the realities that Maryland couples will likely face after divorce is that one spouse will be obligated to pay spousal support to the other. In most cases, the monthly payments will last forever - that is, until one…

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Dealing with division of property when unmarried couples split

Maryland couples who have been through a divorce understand the emotions and stress involved when money is at stake. These couples may have consistently fought about money while married and often find that the battle does not end when the…

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Determining alimony payments fairly after a divorce

Maryland couples who have been through a divorce understand the emotions and stress involved when money is at stake. These couples may have consistently fought about money while married and often find that the battle does not end when the…

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I earn less than my ex-wife. Will I still owe her alimony?

Gone are the times when the husband was almost always forced to pay the ex-wife alimony in a divorce. Family roles have changed for many Maryland spouses. In many households, the husband stays at home with the children, while the wife is…

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In some cases, alimony amount not set in stone

When Maryland couples divorce, one party may be forced to pay the other spousal support. In most cases, this alimony is paid until either party dies or until the receiver remarries. But what happens if the payer becomes unemployed or experiences a…

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Can gay couples seek alimony after divorce?

When heterosexual couples from Maryland divorce, one party typically has the right to seek spousal support from the other partner so that the person with the lower income can maintain the standard of living he or she enjoyed while married.…

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Man jailed for failure to pay permanent alimony

After a Maryland divorce, spousal support is often awarded to the spouse with lower income. Most parties wish they could ignore alimony altogether - who willingly wants to pay money to their ex-spouse on a regular basis? But, the reality is that…

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Alimony has tax implications in post-divorce life

Of all the reasons and complications leading up to and then constantly intertwined with a divorce, money is often one of the most significant considerations. Some people get divorced over money, and some people only fight about money during the…

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With the holidays over, many couples will file for divorce

Many of our Maryland readers have probably heard a number of statistics reported about divorce in America. Probably the most common one is that approximately 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, although this statistic has been called into question…

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