Alimony in MD

[wilsonsm]

What is the name of your state? Maryland

Good day, I have been married for almost 10 years when my wife and I separated. I have been told conflicting information about alimony, I would like to find out if I am required to pay alimony or not. We do not have any children and she has been working during the entire marriage. I make a little more than double what she does, also she has moved back in with her father.

Thanks for your time.

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by wilsonsm

What is the name of your state? Maryland

Good day, I have been married for almost 10 years when my wife and I separated. I have been told conflicting information about alimony, I would like to find out if I am required to pay alimony or not. We do not have any children and she has been working during the entire marriage. I make a little more than double what she does, also she has moved back in with her father.

Thanks for your time.

If you are required to pay any alimony it won't be much, and it would be for a limited amount of time. Basically its purpose would be to allow her to brush up her skills in order to obtain more gainful employment.

Naturally your marital assets/debts will need to be divided as well.

[dallas702]

Or, to equalize the incomes (as more was lost by her in the split of the family income). You may have to pay 1/2 the difference between yours and hers. I've seen that quite a few times. You may also have to give up 1/2 of your retirement someday.....in addition to division of other assets.

Get a GOOD attorney. This is a very expensive part of getting divorced.