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Alimony, also known as spousal support, is an area of family law that can be especially confusing for people going through a divorce. We receive many questions about alimony, and the reason is unsurprising: alimony can have a significant financial impact on…
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Divorce is a legal matter, but it is also a financial one. There are many financial aspects to divorce, including the amount of child support, whether one party should pay alimony to the other, and whether one party should be responsible for…
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Just about everyone understands what it means to be married or divorced, but there tends to be confusion around the term “separation,” especially since the definition varies from state to state. In Maryland, there is no such thing as a “legal separation”…
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Strickler, Platnick & Hatfield is now a proud sponsor of the Minor League Baseball team, the Frederick Keys. During the summer of 2023, Frederick Keys fans and baseball lovers alike can get an “out” with the Modern Family Law Firm. Our attorneys…
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One of the hardest things for many people going through a divorce is being haunted by unanswered questions. Why is this happening? Is my spouse involved with someone else? Are they hiding assets? Will my children be safe with their other parent…
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If you’ve just come through a divorce, it’s likely that the last thing you want is to talk to another lawyer. But divorce is a major life change that affects both your assets and the configuration of your family. Accordingly, estate planning…
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The subject of “what not to do in a divorce” could fill several books. Let’s face it: divorce is challenging enough without taking actions that can make it even harder. Unfortunately, it can be hard to make good decisions in the moment…
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Marriage is more than just a legal relationship: it’s also an emotional, social, and financial one. It should come as no surprise, then, that a divorce has all of those components as well. If you are facing divorce, the financial aspects are…
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Most people who are looking to end their marriage seek a divorce, but occasionally we encounter a prospective client who wants an annulment. What is the difference between a divorce and an annulment, and is there an advantage to getting an annulment…
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If you are divorcing or separating from your child’s other parent, one of the most important things you will have to figure out is how to co-parent together during and after the change in your relationship status. Most likely, you will no…
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