Alimony

A prenuptial agreement in Maryland sets clear terms for managing assets, debts, and financial responsibilities before marriage. It helps couples establish transparency and fairness while protecting individual interests. To be enforceable, the agreement must be voluntary, written, and supported by full financial disclosure. By defining expectations early, Maryland couples can reduce future conflict and build a stronger financial foundation for their marriage.

When a couple divorces or separates, a Maryland court may order one spouse to pay the other spouse regular monthly payments. Alimony should not get confused for child support because although both of these payments can be given to a certain individual, they serve different purposes.

There are three types of alimony:

• The first is known as alimony pendent lite, which is a temporary payment made while the case is pending.
• Rehabilitative alimony is payment for a definite period of time to allow the spouse to become self-supporting.
• And the last type, indefinite, is referred to a permanent alimony.