Alimony, often one of the most contentious issues in a divorce, involves payments from one ex-spouse to another post-divorce to maintain the standard of living they were accustomed to during the marriage. This guide, presented by the Howard County family lawyers with Coover Law Firm, LLC, delves into calculating alimony in Maryland, helping you understand…
(Columbia, MD) In 2012, Maryland officially legalized same sex marriage. However, because same sex marriage was not legal across the United States, same sex divorce often proved to be extremely complicated and difficult. Certain states refused to honor divorce decrees for same sex couples, which often caused great difficulty when enforcing the terms of child custody,…
Tax law changes have occurred and will hit people in 2019. Some believe they are beneficial, and others are angry over the sweeping changes that the Administration enacted. No matter how you feel about the new tax laws, they are here and will have an impact. You need to pay attention, particularly if you are…
If you’ve been keeping up with the roller coaster of news surrounding the new federal tax plan, you may find your head spinning. Items were being introduced and taken away as Republican Congressional leaders attempted to get the plan passed. One of the things that has stuck around despite many revisions is the change to…
A new federal tax bill was introduced last week, and it was a large one filled with multiple proposals that people weren’t necessarily expecting. Despite this, it is those proposals that could have the biggest impact on the lives of everyday citizens. One group of people who could be facing a hardship are those who…
Is the award of alimony affected by adultery in Maryland? Unfortunately, this is a common question with an answer that is sometimes surprising. If you’ve recently discovered that your spouse has been cheating on you, you may assume that this information would give you the upper hand in a divorce. However, this is not always…