The answer to this question depends upon how the property is titled, and the nature of the property itself. For example, real estate in which the family resided during the marriage, which is often referred to as the “marital” or “family” home, if titled in both parties’ names is typically either sold and the net […]

The short answer is YES, however, the burden is on the spouse who is making a claim that property owned by him or her is premarital or inherited property, to provide documentary or some other evidentiary proof that the asset is in fact premarital or inherited. So, if a dispute exists regarding whether the participate […]

Maryland law indicates that marital property be divided equitably, which may not necessarily be equally. Equitably means answering the following question: what is a fair division of marital property based upon all of the circumstances and facts affecting this couple? Considerations of what factors play a part in deciding what is fair and equitable are […]