Since October 1, 2023, adultery and other fault claims can't be used to get a divorce in Maryland. The separation period was also cut in half, to six months, and the old "limited" decree some couples relied on as a legal separation no longer exists. Procedurally, a spouse still works through the
Do You Qualify for an Immediate Divorce in Maryland?
A marriage in Maryland does not require a year of living apart before the divorce can be filed. Since October 2023, state law recognizes three paths to an absolute divorce, and two of them carry no waiting period at all. Knowing how to get a divorce in Maryland now starts with picking the right
How Courts Divide Debt Between Spouses in a Maryland Divorce
Divorce doesn't just split up furniture and bank accounts. It also splits up what a couple owes. Divorce lawyers in Maryland help spouses figure out who is responsible for what when credit cards, mortgages, and personal loans are still outstanding. Maryland courts use an equitable distribution
How Divorce Lawyers in Maryland Help Clients Through a Gray Divorce
Divorcing later in life brings a different set of financial questions than divorcing at 30. Divorce lawyers in Maryland who work with older clients regularly see cases built around decades of shared retirement savings and a Social Security benefit that hasn't been claimed yet, often alongside a
What Courts Decide Is Separate vs Marital Property in Maryland Divorces
Few questions create more anxiety during a divorce than what happens to the property each spouse holds. Maryland law draws a clear line between marital and non-marital property, but applying that line to real-life assets is rarely simple. An inheritance can lose its protection if it gets mixed into
What To Do When Your Spouse Files for Divorce First in Maryland
In This Article: We walk through the response deadlines you need to know, the rights you retain as a respondent, the immediate actions to take, and the mistakes that can quietly damage your position before you ever set foot in a courtroom. Being served divorce papers is one of the more
Trusts & Estate Plans in High-Asset Maryland Divorces
This article covers revocable and irrevocable trusts in high-asset divorce proceedings, commingling, beneficiary designations, and why working with a high-asset divorce attorney is so consequential when this much is at stake. All divorces are difficult in their own way. When a substantial
Financial Planning Strategies in High-Asset Divorce Cases in Maryland
In This Article: We discuss the most important high-net-worth divorce financial strategies used in Maryland, including asset identification and valuation, tax planning, retirement division, and long-term cash flow analysis. Divorce is one of the most economically disruptive events a person
