Spousal Support and Alimony Lawyers in Anne Arundel County and Prince George’s County, Maryland

Maryland courts consider twelve factors when determining whether a party should receive an award of alimony.  These factors are set forth in Section 11-106 of the Maryland Family Law Article and are set forth below:

• The ability of the party seeking alimony to become wholly or partly self-supporting;
• The time necessary for the party seeking alimony to gain sufficient education or training to enable that party to find suitable employment;
• The standard of living that the parties established during their marriage;
• The duration of the marriage;
• The contributions, both monetary and nonmonetary, of the parties to the well-being of the family;
• The circumstances that contributed to the estrangement of the parties;
• The age of the parties;
• The physical and mental condition of the parties;
• The ability of the party from whom alimony is sought to meet that party’s needs while meeting the needs of the party seeking alimony;
• Any agreement between the parties;
• The financial needs and resources of the parties;
• Whether the award would affect a spouse who is a resident of a related institution.

If you are considering divorce in Anne Arundel or Prince George’s counties, Maryland, and alimony may be an issue, contact the attorneys at Patel & Williams for a consultation.