Many married partners later regret failing to enter into a prenuptial agreement prior to their marriage. A prenuptial agreement or antenuptial agreement (“prenup”) is a premarital contract entered into between two partners prior to their marriage. Most prospective spouses choose to enter into prenuptial agreements in order to address their respective property rights and debts…
If you need assistance with your Maryland family law matter, we can help you explore your legal options. Maryland Family Law Attorney, LaSheena Williams, discusses the responsibilities of Maryland family law magistrates and what to do if you disagree with a judge’s decision. Thank you for joining me today my name is LaSheena Williams and…
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…