When you are considering marriage, you may not have protecting your property interests on your mind. However, when contemplating a divorce, it is crucial that you understand property division in order to protect your assets. What is Marital v. Non-Marital Property in Prince George’s County, Maryland and Montgomery County, Maryland? Maryland is an equitable distribution state,…
In a civil proceeding, such as a custody or divorce case, you or the opposing party may decide to propound discovery. Discovery is the process of gathering potentially relevant information, and providing that information to the opposing party. The relevant information could be the names of witnesses, witness statements, photos, bank statements, or reports prepared…
For many people, changing jobs or switching careers can create a change in your financial circumstances. In divorce cases, some breadwinners may be ordered to pay alimony to their former spouse in order to help the former spouse pay for their needs. Although Maryland laws regarding alimony tend to be rigid and most alimony awards…
A prenuptial agreement or ante-nuptial agreement (“prenup”) is an agreement entered between two people before their marriage where one or both parties relinquish their right to claim an interest in the other’s property or assets in the event of a divorce, death, or a mutually agreed-upon event. Most couples agree to a prenuptial agreement as…
Having an attorney’s guidance to help you through the divorce process is key for keeping things organized and managing expectations. Working with an attorney, of course, could lead to significant legal fees. In some situations, you could be eligible for an attorney’s fee award in Maryland. In others, you’d need to be prepared to cover…