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In 2015, U.S. Supreme Court finally saw through the discrimination of gays and lesbians and authorized same-sex marriage throughout the United States. That decision not only validated Maryland marriages, which had been legal for several years prior to 2015, but it also meant that every state in America had to recognize same-sex marriage, too. And once same-sex marriage became the law of the land, same-sex divorce became legal as well.
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At The Mumford Law and Mediation Firm our LGBTQ divorce lawyers advise clients on the legal and practical issues involved in getting divorced. While many of the legal rights and issues involved in a divorce – such as division of assets, child custody, child support, and alimony – are the same, there are unique differences that must be identified and addressed. Our lawyers respect and admire the LGBTQ community, and we are ready to help you navigate your divorce so you may begin the next part of your life.
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What issues are involved in resolving a same-sex divorce?
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Once a valid basis for divorce has been proved, a lawyer from the Mumford Law and Mediation Firm can help you get the best results possible for each and all of the following matters:
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Asset division of marital property. Marital property includes vested interests in future assets, such as pensions. It also includes the increase in value of assets each spouse separately brought into the marriage such as stocks and bonds. Family court judges, divorce collaborators, mediators, and opposing counsel assess many different factors, specifically set forth in the laws, to determine what split is equitable.
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Spousal support is designed to help a less-affluent spouse maintain a specific lifestyle. We work with LGBTQ clients seeking or paying alimony, and we assist clients who need to modify their agreements based do life-altering events.
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Preservation of a business. If you own a family business, it could be divided in divorce. But what if your company is accountable to shareholders? Or if there are other partners or stakeholders in play? We work with business professionals to help them protect what is there.
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Child support and custody. The courts care, first and foremost, about what is best for your children. Our role is to show the courts that your best interests are equal to and aligned with those of your children and to help promote a safe, secure and healthy living situation for your family.
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