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Last page edit 12/17/07
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Alimony Quiz - Score: What are your chances of getting alimony?
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The chances being successful in a claim for alimony are small. However if you scored high on Part One (over 7 points), it may be useful to consult an attorney for a individual assessment. Representing yourself in a divorce may be a good idea. Make sure you complete the property quiz, the self-representation checklist and the self-quiz on traits/skills for successful representation for a full assessment. |
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If you
received a total score of 13 to 19:
It makes sense to at least speak to an attorney for advice on whether or not your claim for alimony is strong enough to pursue. Your responses indicate that you might have a claim and an individual assessment of your situation will be helpful. If you might be eligible for alimony, it is very important to at least consult an attorney about your chances of being successful in a claim for alimony. If you do not make the claim now as part of your Maryland divorce, you will never be able to change your mind and go back to the court and ask for alimony (based on this marriage) in the future. An attorney can give you a good idea (although no promises) about how a court might consider your case. Your attorney will ask you questions about the many factors that the court will consider (including these factors and the others listed in this quiz). S/he can then advise you about the costs and likely outcomes if you pursue a claim for alimony. If you received a total score of 20 or over: You should contact an attorney for a consultation. Your responses indicate that you may have a good claim for alimony (particularly if you scored 11 or over in Part One) and you should contact an attorney to assess your individual situation. A high score in Part One may indicate a good chance that you could get " indefinite alimony". Otherwise, you may have a better chance for " rehabilitative alimony", which is much more common. If you might be eligible for alimony, it is very important to at least consult an attorney about your chances. If you do not make the claim now as part of your Maryland divorce, you will never be able to change your mind and go back to the court and ask for alimony (based on this marriage) in the future. An attorney can give you a good idea (although no promises) about how a court might consider your case. Your attorney will ask you questions about the many factors that the court will consider (including these factors and the others listed in this quiz). S/he can then advise you about the costs and likely outcomes if you pursue a claim for alimony. |
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| Source: Maryland Legal Assistance Network (MLAN) |
Last date reviewed no legal content 12/02(MLAN/AC) |
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