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Next to child custody, the most disputed matter in Maryland divorces is property division. Divorce attorneys are asked questions about property division and divorce every day. One of the most common is in regards to marital vs. non-marital property. This article provides a brief discussion of marital and non-marital property in Maryland. For answers to…

Military spouses face special considerations and unique obstacles when choosing to file for a divorce. There are federal laws that apply only to active duty military divorces, service of divorce documents, division of government benefits, and much more. While the following provides an overview of military divorce and its eccentricities, any military member or spouse…

Prenuptial Agreements in Maryland: What Couples Need to Know Prenuptial agreements—commonly called “prenups”—have become increasingly common among couples preparing for marriage. While they were once thought of only in high-asset marriages or celebrity unions, today they are widely used by couples who want financial clarity, protection, and peace of mind. In Maryland, prenuptial agreements are…

For Maryland couples considering divorce, there’s an option that not every state offers. For many reasons, some Maryland couples choose a limited divorce as either a first legal step toward an absolute divorce or as a temporary means to establish legal parameters while they live apart but aren’t yet ready to make the dissolution final….

Parties involved in a Maryland child custody case must submit a parenting plan to the court. While a party to a child custody case is typically a parent, a party may be a de facto parent or another adult wishing to establish a parent-child relationship with a child. A child custody case may stem from…