ALIMONY
GUIDING YOU THROUGH THE MARYLAND COURT ALIMONY PROCESS
Will Alimony Be a Part of Your Divorce in Maryland? Alimony or spousal support is one of the most contentious issues that can arise in a divorce.
At Smollon Law, our lawyers represent clients who want to avoid payments after divorce, as well as people who wish to receive alimony.
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Income disparity alone is not usually enough for a Judge to award alimony. You might earn $45,000 per year while your spouse earns $100,000, but that does not necessarily mean that you will receive alimony. Unlike child support, alimony is not calculated based on a pre-determined formula which is based heavily on each parties’ income. Instead, the Court must consider a myriad of statutorily required factors when deciding whether to award alimony at all, the amount to be awarded, and the length of time alimony should be paid.
When alimony is awarded it is often considered rehabilitative. This means that alimony payments continue long enough for the recipient spouse to obtain the training or education necessary to reenter the workforce. Alimony may also start out at a higher amount and grow smaller over time.
If you are facing the prospect of paying alimony to your spouse or if you are in need of alimony it important to seek assistance from counsel experienced in dealing with alimony cases. At SmollonLaw we can help.
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