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The State of Same-Sex Marriage in Maryland in 2024… and the Challenges of Same-Sex Divorce

This past June, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision of Obergefell v. Hodges, which made same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states, celebrated its ninth anniversary. As same-sex marriage has been legal for anywhere from roughly two decades (Massachusetts) to just shy of one decade (nationwide,) research has begun showing…

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The Importance of QDROs in Maryland Divorces that Include Pensions or Retirement Accounts

Family law can involve many acronyms, ranging from those related to domestic violence (DVPO) to child support (CCPA.) Even if your divorce involves no children and no violence, there is an acronym that may be important to you: QDRO. QDRO stands for “qualified domestic relations order,” and is a court…

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How the Law of ‘Federal Preemption’ May Play a Role in Your Maryland Divorce

Most people probably believe that their divorce settlement agreement or judgment is the final word on the distribution of their marital assets. While that is true in many cases, it is not necessarily so. Understanding when other things may supersede your divorce agreement and dictate a different distribution scheme can…

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In the Wake of Maryland Introducing ‘No-Fault’ Divorce, D.C. Does Away With a Major Divorce Precondition Requirement

Last fall, the legislature ushered in a major overhaul of divorce in this state. Maryland law, for the first time, allows spouses to seek and obtain divorces without proving that the other spouse was “at fault.” Maryland’s new avenues for pursuing a divorce include irreconcilable differences. The law also shorted…

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What Maryland Law Says About Making (or Receiving) a Marital Settlement Offer Contingent on Acceptance Deadline

Most of us have seen or heard advertisements or sales pitches imploring audiences to “act now” or that an offer is “for a limited time only.” These approaches are common in motivating prospective buyers of appliances, furniture, or vehicles to act. But what about… a spouse in a divorce settlement…

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The Importance of Ensuring that Your Maryland Divorce Settlement Agreement is ‘Clear’ and ‘Unambiguous’

When you and/or your spouse own substantial assets, including investments, real estate, and so forth, the likelihood rises that you will need a relatively complex (and perhaps lengthy) settlement agreement. Part of ensuring that the agreement you sign is the agreement you need is ensuring that you have a skilled…

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Getting a Maryland Divorce When Your Spouse Lives in Another State

Maryland, like many states in the eastern U.S., is relatively small (ranking 42nd of 50 in land area,) meaning that anywhere in the state places you close to multiple other states. Montgomery County borders Virginia and the District of Columbia, and is less than 30 miles from West Virginia and…

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Marital-Versus-Non-Marital Asset Division Decisions in Maryland… and How the ‘Source of Funds’ Theory Applies to Them

In Maryland, one of the most essential components of a divorce is the division of assets and the biggest asset most divorcing couples possess is their home. As a result, deciding whether the marital home is a marital asset, one spouse’s separate property, or a combination of the two can…

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Including ‘Lifestyle’ Clauses in a Maryland Prenuptial (or Postnuptial) Agreement

Money is often a powerful motivator. That’s true whether you’re a parent working out a child’s allowance or a spouse-to-be working out the terms of your prenuptial (or postnuptial) agreement. In addition to arriving at terms with which both you and your soon-to-be spouse can live, making a prenuptial agreement…

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