Represa, CA Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

As a highly respected Baltimore County Judge proclaimed in announcing the disposition of a trial that I had with him recently: "Fault still matters in Maryland." The reason for the estrangement of the parties is a factor that a judge must consider in both alimony & a monetary award. In other words, you don't need to prove adultery (which in Maryland is defined as voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than that person's spouse), just that her infidelity was the reason for the divorce. Also, it's possible the email would be sufficient corroboration of your claim that her infidelity is the reason for the estrangement, but the actual Facebook page would be preferable. You need to establish the "authenticity" of any document before a judge will admit it into evidence, and there are specific rules of evidence that an experienced trial lawyer will know to use to have electronic evidence admitted. Again, based upon your facts, I strongly suggest that you not simply rely upon this and the other responses that you will receive and that you consult with an experienced divorce attorney who has tried alimony cases. Only someone with trial experience can explain the impact of the evidence that you have in your case and how best to present that evidence to a judge.

If you gave the car only to your son, it is his property. However, if he had to make payments on the car during the marriage, it is a mixed asset - part marital and part separate.

There will be an argument for medical bills that as your husband's spouse you are liable. Usually liability is more clear if you signed as a co-borrower.