Maryland, courts try to divide property fairly during a divorce. However, a behavior called “dissipation” can ruin this process. Dissipation happens when one spouse wastes or misuses marital money. This reduces the total wealth available to be split, which hurts the...
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Who gets the art and jewelry in divorce?
Art, jewelry and collectibles often appear in high-asset divorce cases. These items carry financial value, but they also hold personal meaning, which can make them harder to address. If you are considering divorce, it helps to know how courts and parties may handle...
3 financial mistakes high earners make in divorce
After working hard to build significant income and assets, you might assume that the success you have earned will carry over into your divorce. However, that kind of assumption can lead to costly mistakes. Maryland’s divorce law favors preparation and credibility over...
Property division in a Maryland divorce
Property division is often the one aspect of divorce couples worry about the most. You might be concerned about losing your home, retirement accounts or other valuable assets if you divorce. While it is true that the outcome of a divorce usually affects a financial...
Can we put anything we want into our prenuptial agreement?
The prenuptial agreement is a somewhat unusual type of contract, but it is still a contract. Instead of creating and defining a business relationship, it represents an agreement between two spouses-to-be about what would happen if they got divorced someday. Prenuptial...
Consider these factors when addressing property division
Divorce is an emotional process, but it’s also a major financial transaction. After all, the outcome of your marriage dissolution can dictate your financial stability for a long time to come. That’s why it’s critically important that you know how to navigate your...

