Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions? We don’t blame you. Let the Law Offices of Sandra Guzman-Salvado help you navigate this difficult time and come to a quick and effective resolution:

  • A: In Maryland, if a husband and wife are not having sexual relations and are not residing in the same residence, then they are separated.
  • A: Alimony is the payment of money for the support of a spouse or former spouse for a period of time so long as they are separated.
  • A: Alimony is paid to support a spouse or former spouse whereas child support is paid to support minor child/children.
  • A: The court may order retroactive alimony back to the date the complaint seeking such alimony was filed.

  • A: Yes, alimony is taxable to the payee and deductible by the payer.

  • A: In Maryland marital property means the property, however titled, acquired by one or both parties during the marriage.

  • A: Maryland courts determine what property is marital property and determines its value, and then makes a monetary award as an adjustment of the equities and rights of the parties.

  • A: Legal custody is the right and obligation to make decisions involving education, religious training, medical choices, and other matters concerning a child’s life and welfare.

  • A: Physical custody means having a minor child/children with you in your home and taking care of the child while they are in your care.

  • A: Mediation is an informal process where a neutral person called the “mediator” helps parties to discuss, negotiate, and reach an agreement to resolve a conflict or dispute.

  • A: The parties meet with a mediator in one or more sessions and the mediator works with them to move toward an agreement.

  • A: A prenuptial agreement is a contract between prospective spouses that addresses any alimony and/or property rights of parties should they divorce after being married.

  • A: Collaborative Law is an alternative resolution mechanism for disputes. Collaborative Law encourages open, transparent, mature, and cooperative behavior between parties. The parties and their attorneys enter into a Participation Agreement, which defines the environment in which the parties and their counsel commit to reach efficient and mutually agreeable settlements without court intervention. The result of the collaborative law process is a Settlement Agreement and a Judgment of Divorce through an uncontested court hearing.

Contact the Law Offices of Sandra Guzman-Salvado in Rockville MD today to schedule a consultation to talk about your unique case. Our attorneys understand that every situation is unique. Information and advice are not only based on the Maryland Rules and Statutes but also on our own personal experience which has been and continues to be focused primarily on Family Law.

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