Glen Burnie Spousal Support Attorney
The length of marriage and the earning history of the parties may determine whether a court will consider permanent or indefinite alimony, or rehabilitative alimony. The marital property and property division that was granted will influence whether and how much alimony is ordered. Call Maryland lawyer Tara Frame for a free case consultation at 410-777-8230 or toll free 877-737-1590. We will discuss your options and answer any questions you may have.
The court will consider 12 factors at its discretion, including the income and expenses or the general needs of each party, the age of the parties, the reasons for the breakup of the marriage, earning history of the parties, and the general health or physical disabilities of the parties. Alimony is not automatic but is in the trial judge's discretion. Unlike child support, there are no set guidelines or formulas for alimony.
For an initial consultation with your attorney it will be helpful to provide several recent tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, credit card accounts and retirement fund statements, along with a list of current monthly expenses.
Glen Burnie Spousal Support Attorney
Modification of alimony awards:
A court has the right to modify a previous order for alimony, on the request of either party, if there is a material change of circumstances. Job loss, layoff or retirement of the payor may allow for a modification depending on the facts of the case. Other circumstances that may warrant a change are a serious illness or disability of either party or a substantial increase or decrease in income of either party.
Contact Anne Arundel County alimony attorney Tara Frame for a free initial consultation at 410-777-8230 or toll free 877-737-1590. We will review your case and answer questions you may have.
