There are always exceptions, but based on my knowledge and experience I consider alimony difficult to obtain in shorter marriages. Many blame the challenge in obtaining alimony in shorter marriages to a vague "national trend." I think the reason is simpler and closer to home: Judges apply the factors articulated in MD Family Law Article §11-106(b) to decide whether to award alimony and those factors weight against alimony candidates who are younger people in shorter marriages. Consider:
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Whether you are dealing with child custody issues or making plans for a divorce, choosing the right attorney can be a difficult task -- particularly if you’ve never had to seek legal guidance from one in the past. While it may be tempting to simply conduct a search through Google or some other online search engine and pick the first firm that pops up, any skilled Towson family attorney will tell you that hiring the right attorney for the job is crucial and the choice should not be taken lightly.
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When individuals think of abuse, they typically think of the physical battering and beatings that someone faces at the hands of another. It is important to note that although statistics show that abuse is typically perpetrated by more men against women, women can also perpetrate various forms of abuse as well -- including psychological abuse.
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For many married couples, making the decision to divorce is difficult. Numerous studies have been done with respect to whether men or women are the first to initiate a divorce or breakup. However, one of the latest studies, which was presented at the American Sociological Association’s 110th annual meeting last year, found that when it comes to divorce, women are more likely than men to initiate it -- and when it comes to non-marital relationships, women are just as likely as men to end those too.
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Maryland’s stalking law was revised back in October of 2003. Under the revised law, stalking involves an individual pursuing or approaching someone, all while he or she knows (or should know) that doing so would put that individual in reasonable fear of serious bodily harm.
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Whether you are a new business owner or a well-established entrepreneur, you are probably consumed with ensuring the well-being of your business and keeping it viable for years to come. But what can happen to your business if something goes wrong in your personal life? All too often, business owners who are married never think about the possibility of divorce or how it may affect the business until it’s too late.
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When you make the final decision to divorce your spouse, it is not uncommon for friends and family to ask if there is anything they can do to help during such a trying time. But do those consoling words also extend to helping you pay for the divorce? Divorces are very personal in nature and some individuals prefer not to speak about it much after notifying those they love that their relationship is ending.
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When two individuals make the decision to become “a couple,” it is typically because they genuinely care for and/or love each other. Such couples may choose long-term dating over marriage for a variety of reasons. For many couples, long-term dating may be the perfect solution -- but what happens when that situation takes a turn for the worse?
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Quite often, when parents decide to separate or divorce, the issue of child support arises. Some parents are able to reach an agreement on their own regarding the financial upkeep of their children; however, many seek help from the court with establishing court-ordered child support. But a common that many parents have concerns the amount of time it will take to establish a child support order.
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For parents who are going through a divorce, it is not unusual for one (or both) parents to attempt to sway their child’s thoughts about them -- usually in an effort to be tagged as the favorite in the child’s eyes. However, parents should keep in mind that the issue of child custody is not about which parent is the most popular, but rather, what is in the child’s best interest overall.
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