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…
Property division during a divorce can be complicated, especially when the parties disagree about how their assets should be divided. Generally, assets acquired before the marriage is non-marital property and is the exclusive property of the party that acquired it, while assets acquired during the marriage may be considered marital property and could potentially be…
If you have questions about marital property distribution in Maryland, consulting with an experienced Maryland divorce attorney can help you understand Maryland law and help protect your retirement interests. Understanding Marital Property and and Non-Marital Property in Prince George’s County, Maryland and Montgomery County, Maryland During a divorce, marital property distribution Maryland law separates property into two…
Any legal case can be draining, but if a judge ruled against you after considerable time, stress, and expense, it can be especially difficult. If you believe your Maryland judge is wrong in your case, don’t give up hope! Maryland law provides you with at least four different options that may help you obtain a…
Prior to 2015, Maryland couples who mutually agreed to file for divorce were required to wait one year before filing—even if the parties agreed on all major aspects of the divorce, such as property division and alimony. The archaic requirement of living apart for 365 days prior to filing caused the Maryland divorce process to…