When you get married: your life, money and assets become intertwined. When a couple decides to divorce, one of the most challenging aspects is dividing property and assets that they have accumulated during their marriage. This can be especially complicated in cases where one or both spouses own a business or other valuable assets, such…
The divorce process can be stressful, especially when your ex is uncooperative. However, even if your ex refuses to participate in your divorce, your case can still move forward. In Maryland, under certain circumstances, you can obtain a default divorce from your spouse even if they refuse to acknowledge your efforts to divorce them. What…
The division of property in a divorce proceeding can be complex. Maryland is an equitable distribution state which means that the court does not divide property equally between spouses, but equitably. The court will determine what is fair in a particular case. Marital property is property acquired during the marriage regardless of which spouse purchased…
Thank you for joining me. My name is LaSheena Williams and I am a Maryland family law attorney. My firm helps our clients take control of out-of-control domestic situations. Today, we will be discussing joint property statements in your Maryland divorce. What Is A Joint Property Statement? A joint property statement is an assertion that…
Divorce is not only the end of a relationship, but also the separation of the family unit. For many families in the divorce process, the division of property can be stressful. Each state differs in how they handle property division. Maryland is an equitable distribution state, which means that the court will divide property fairly…