Spousal Support Guidance for a Strong Financial Tomorrow
When spouses are facing separation or divorce, financial questions often take center stage—it’s common to worry about the future of the family home, vehicles, retirement accounts, and how to cover living expenses. The Law Office of Christine Saverda Nielson, P.A., in Towson, Maryland, guides clients through these difficult decisions, whether the goal is to secure alimony or to limit alimony obligations based on individual circumstances. The firm provides experienced legal support to help individuals make informed financial choices during this transition.
A Dedicated Attorney to Guide You Through Spousal Support Decisions
In Maryland, ongoing financial support—known as alimony or spousal maintenance—may be awarded to one spouse during separation, while divorce proceedings are pending, or after the marriage has ended. Alimony is not automatically granted; instead, it is determined either by a judge or by the parties’ negotiated agreement and is based on one party’s financial need and the other party’s ability to pay. Generally, individuals with fewer assets, reduced earning potential, or significant child care responsibilities may be eligible for alimony, but courts consider a range of factors, including:
Income and financial resources of each spouse
Length of the marriage
The nature and amount of debts or liabilities held by each spouse
Educational background and job skills of each spouse
Negotiating When Possible, Litigating When Necessary
Our founding attorney, Christine Saverda Nielson, encourages clients to resolve as many divorce-related financial matters as possible through negotiation. This approach often saves clients thousands of dollars in court costs and legal fees, while allowing them to retain more resources for themselves and their families.
To build strong cases for asset division and support, she works closely with trusted financial professionals, including asset valuators, accountants, vocational counselors, and other experts. Their insights are critical in helping clients secure the financial outcomes they need to move forward with confidence.
While negotiation is often the most effective path, it is not always possible. When alimony or other issues must be litigated, Attorney Nielson draws upon her Yale Law School education, her background as a former federal agent, and her extensive trial experience to advocate tenaciously for her clients—whether in the courtroom or at the negotiating table.