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Spousal Support Recent Article List Is Alimony Modifiable In Maryland and When Does It End? by Ranji M. Garrett, Esq. Both the period of time alimony is to be paid and the amount to be paid can be modified by a court. The one major exception to this is if the parties agree that the alimony is not subject to court modification. When is Alimony Awarded in Maryland? by Gimmel, Weiman, Ersek & Blomberg, P.A. The Court can award alimony to either party on a Complaint for Alimony or as part of an action for Annulment or Divorce.  What Are the Maryland Factors For Awarding Alimony? by Gimmel, Weiman, Ersek & Blomberg, P.A. In Maryland, when awarding alimony, the Court must consider all factors necessary for a fair and equitable award. How Long Can Alimony Be Awarded in Maryland? by Gimmel, Weiman, Ersek & Blomberg, P.A. In Maryland, alimony is typically awarded for a period of rehabilitation until the spouse receiving alimony can be expected to become self-supporting through education, training or work experience. When Does Alimony Terminate in Maryland? by Gimmel, Weiman, Ersek & Blomberg, P.A. If alimony is awarded by the Court, keep in mind that it is modifiable upon request of either party until the termination date specified by the Court Alimony in Maryland by Ranji M. Garrett, Esq. Alimony can be received by a person getting a divorce in Maryland in one of two ways-either the divorcing couple can agree that one person will pay the other alimony, or a court can order a party to pay alimony. Contrary to popular belief, alimony can be awarded to either a woman OR a man. Maryland Spousal Support and Marital Property by Maxwell & Barke, LLC Either party may claim alimony or spousal support from the other based upon a great variety of factors that affect the equities of the case, such as the respective income, needs and resources of the parties. Recent Spousal Support Blog Posts     All Child Support Blog Posts Related Article Archives Spousal Support Tax Aspects     All Article Archives Navigate:   Home States Maryland Divorce Source Maryland Divorce Articles, News and Resources Spousal Support Start Your Maryland Online Divorce Today Easy, Fast and Affordable with a 100% Guarantee. Find Maryland Divorce Professionals in Your Area: Choose a County! ALLEGANY ANNE ARUNDEL BALTIMORE BALTIMORE (City) CALVERT CAROLINE CARROLL CECIL CHARLES DORCHESTER FREDERICK GARRETT HARFORD HOWARD KENT MONTGOMERY PRINCE GEORGES QUEEN ANNES SOMERSET ST. MARYS TALBOT WASHINGTON WICOMICO WORCESTER Join the Network Maryland Divorce Products, Services and Solutions Maryland Divorce Resources to Help You Through the Process. Maryland Mandatory Online Parenting Class Easy and convenient - complete at your own pace online. Discount Divorce Bookstore Over 100 Titles of the Best Books on Divorce & Custody. Divorce Download Center Instantly Download, Books, Manuals, & Forms. Free Maryland Divorce Worksheet & Separation Agreement Your Guide to Get Organized and Put Everything in Writing. Maryland Family Law recognizes eight different grounds for divorce. Adultery, voluntary separation (for at least 12 months), imprisonment (with a sentence of at least three years and at least 12 months already served), and living separate and apart (for at least two years), are among some of the reasons. For the court to grant a divorce based upon any of these grounds, they must be proved in court through evidence and testimony.

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