Perry Hall, MD Divorce Attorneys

Knowledgeable Divorce Attorneys Representing Clients in Perry Hall, Maryland

A divorce can take anywhere from months to years to resolve depending on the issues between you and your spouse. Whether you expect your divorce to be low- or high-conflict, it helps to know your rights. A seasoned Perry Hall divorce lawyer can keep you informed of your options during the legal proceedings and work toward a smooth transition out of your marriage.

At Zide Law Group, LLC, we have decades of experience guiding our clients through difficult divorces and other issues of family law. When you work with our team of lawyers, you will receive qualified legal advice and skilled advocacy to address your needs.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

If you have already signed a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement with your spouse, it can significantly speed up the legal proceedings of a divorce by allowing you to preemptively settle disputes. A marital agreement can address almost any divorce-related issue, such as:

• How your assets will be split, including the marital home
• Whether or not you will pay or receive alimony
• How business interests will be divided

Keep in mind that a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement cannot include any terms about child custody or child support. This is because the courts will always defer to the child's best interests rather than an existing agreement between spouses.

Our attorneys can closely review a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement during your divorce. It is important to make sure that the terms of the document are legally enforceable, at the risk of having the agreement thrown out of court.

Alimony

Alimony is sometimes considered for divorces where one spouse significantly out-earns the other. If a particular standard of living was established during the marriage, alimony may be given out as a way to ensure a smooth transition out of the marriage for the lower-earning spouse.

During an ongoing divorce, a spouse may petition the court for an award of alimony. Generally speaking, if you fail to petition for alimony before your divorce is over, you lose the right to claim it in the future. Alimony can last for a set period of time at the judge's discretion. A court order of support might only last while the divorce is pending, but in rare cases, it can be extended indefinitely if the circumstances call for it.

There are also certain circumstances where alimony may be terminated or modified. For example, if the spouse receiving alimony marries a new partner, then the paying spouse will no longer be obligated to continue providing financial assistance.

Property Division

If you do not have a prenuptial agreement in place and you and your spouse cannot agree on a property settlement, then your marital estate will have to be divided in court. Your marital estate may include numerous assets, including your real estate, vehicles, bank accounts, businesses, and even your debts.

The courts will always divide up marital assets in a fair fashion, considering each spouse's contributions to the marriage and the circumstances that led up to the divorce. During the process of property division, it is important to make sure that all of your assets are accounted for so that you do not lose valuable property in your divorce. At Zide Law Group, LLC, we can look at your marital property and argue for an ideal share of assets on your behalf.

Meet With a Perry Hall, Maryland Divorce Lawyer Today

Standing up for yourself in your divorce requires a full knowledge of the law. At Zide Law Group, LLC, we are here to support you with legal counsel and advocacy to suit your needs. To schedule a consultation with our Perry Hall divorce attorneys today, call us at 410-760-9433 or contact us online.