Often, retirement plans are the largest assets acquired during a marriage. If a retirement plan was created or improved during a marriage it should be included for consideration in an absolute divorce and subject to equitable distribution by the court. In Maryland, certain types of retirement interests such as 401(k), 403(b) and pensions require a…
Home appraisals aren’t just for when you are considering selling or buying a home. A home appraisal in a Maryland divorce can help ensure that you “get your money’s worth” when your marital assets are divided during an absolute divorce. Maryland is an equitable distribution state. As an equitable distribution state, marital assets are divided…