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    Does a Sudden Reduction in Income Always Justify Reducing a Former Spouse’s Alimony Obligations?

    Does a Sudden Reduction in Income Always Justify Reducing a Former Spouse’s Alimony Obligations? A Maryland court has the discretion to modify an alimony award based on a substantial change in either party’s financial circumstances. For example, if the party required to pay alimony has experienced a substantial reduction in their income or earning capacity–assuming […]

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    How Does Divorce Affect a Former Spouse’s Inheritance Rights?

    One detail that people often overlook following a divorce is to update their estate plan. For example, the will that you signed during your marriage probably left most of your property to your then-spouse and named them as executor of your estate. What happens if you forgot to sign a new will after the divorce? […]

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