Read the following case: Seldin v. Seldin, 2015 Md. App. LEXIS 776 (Court of Special Appeals of Maryland November 20, 2015)(Case is attached)
You can also find this case by accessing Nexis Uni. To access Nexis Uni: Click on the Library tab of your main classroom screen. Click on Research then Search, Articles & Databases. This will take you to an alphabetical listing. Click on N and select Nexis Uni.
Your supervising attorney has a client who is seeking a divorce. Your attorney has requested that you review Seldin v. Seldin, 2015 Md. App. LEXIS 776 (Court of Special Appeals of Maryland November 20, 2015) and advise the attorney of the following:
Who were the parties in Seldin and what does each party seek to accomplish?
What are the facts of Seldin?
What is the difference between pendente litealimony, rehabilitative alimony, and permanent alimony?
Explain in your own words the exceptions to rehabilitative alimony.
The court discussed “unconscionable disparity.” Which party used this argument and did the court agree? Explain.
Discuss the court’s decision.
Explain what the court decided in terms of alimony and the family house.
Discuss why you agree or disagree with the Seldincourt’s decision.
Write a two-page memo to your attorney answering these seven questions. Your attorney wants to see if this case applies to the client’s case. Be sure that your paper is well organized and that each question is clearly noted. While you must rely on the case itself, it is encouraged that you do additional research to gain an understanding of any terms that you are unfamiliar with.
Link to Sample Memo: https://www.law.cuny.edu/academics/academic-resources-support/legal-writing-center/student-resources/drafting-a-law-office-memorandum/#1619040340700-cc0a834f-69eaaeb9-17b2fcdd-43a4ac80-1b39b6ee-9f2a
