Frederick, Maryland Alimony Attorney

Are you seeking Alimony Payments in Frederick, Maryland?

Alimony is a form of support paid from one spouse to the other. Alimony is not automatically given in a divorce settlement. It must be requested; otherwise, it will not even be addressed. Once it is requested, there are several factors that are reviewed to determine if it is actually due to the spouse asking for it. Some of them are: How long the marriage lasted, what income is available to each party, the physical health of each party, each party’s income and assets, the earning capacity of each party.

Alimony Lawyer in Frederick, Maryland

The purpose of alimony is to lessen the disparity between the parties’ incomes. Although not always awarded, you may be entitled to alimony. Maryland does not favor permanent alimony; however, depending on the situation, it is still possible to receive permanent/indefinite alimony. If indefinite or permanent alimony is awarded, if the recipient remarries, the alimony will cease. When alimony is awarded, it is most often in the form of rehabilitative alimony. The purpose for rehabilitative alimony is to assist the recipient in obtaining education or job skill training which will allow the party to become self-sufficient. Temporary alimony may also be given during the divorce proceeding if needed to assist the spouse until an agreement is reached or the divorce becomes final. Alimony is normally negotiated in a settlement agreement or decided by a judge and ordered by the court. Because alimony is an area that is normally a highly contested subject for both parties, having an aggressive attorney working with you to resolve this issue is important to the overall outcome of the divorce. Based on your personal financial picture, as well as that of your spouse, we will work to obtain a fair support figure for you based on the facts at hand, or to prevent you from overpaying alimony. There are many legal methods available to assist in the collection of the support due you. At The Law Offices of Shipe & Bush, P.C. we can also assist you in attempting to collect alimony payments that are due and your ex-spouse has failed to pay.