You put a lot of work into setting up an alimony order as part of your divorce settlement. You calculated how much the paying party can afford, how much the receiving party needs, and you negotiated how long the receiving party will need the financial support before...
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Protecting your retirement funds after a divorce
You and your spouse must equitably divide all your marital property, including retirement plans. Divorcing spouses may overlook assets they still hold jointly despite the divorce, which can have adverse financial consequences, especially when those are your retirement...
What happens if the parent paying child support lands in jail?
Child support serves as a source of financial stability for post-divorce parents. Failing to account for it may mean possible jail time. But what if the situation takes a turn and an obligated parent faces incarceration for another crime? What happens to child support...
Untangling the tax implications of alimony payments
As tax season rolls around, many individuals paying alimony or spousal support in Rockville, Maryland, may be interested in knowing how the alimony will impact their taxes. In the past, the person who paid could deduct spousal support payments, and the individual...
Medical insurance coverage for children post-divorce
After a divorce between Maryland parents, child custody and other matters must be decided. One of those issues is how the child will maintain medical insurance coverage. Parents can create their own agreement In some cases, the parents might agree on how the child’s...
Can you modify alimony after your divorce?
Once the court finalizes your divorce, you likely do not want to revisit the financial disagreements that occurred during the proceedings. However, major life decisions may prompt you to seek a change in alimony post-divorce. While most Maryland courts consider their...
What are the options for modifying a divorce decree?
Once a divorce decree is issued by a Maryland judge, most aspects of it cannot be modified. However, when the decree also includes provisions related to child custody and support, these provisions might need to be modified as the children grow and the family changes....
Reaching agreements with a narcissist as the other parent
After ending a relationship with a narcissist in Maryland, you might still need to interact due to having children together. Here are a few tips to keep in mind so that the process can be carried out smoothly for everyone involved. Legal plan When you're trying to...
Community property verses equitable distribution in Maryland
When going through a divorce in Maryland, your marital property must be divided according to state laws. There are two methods the courts use to divide assets: equitable distribution or community property. Let’s look at their differences and the one that applies in...
Material changes necessary to modify child support in Maryland
In Maryland, a material change in circumstances is necessary to modify child support. For the court to consider such an initiative, you must prove that something significant happened to prevent you from making payments or that your ex needs to pay more. Here's a look...