Many Maryland married couples have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. Both legal documents can affect the division of property if you divorce. Most cover assets that each owns, but what is the difference? What these agreements detail The main difference between...
Property division in Washington, D.C., begins with deciding what's marital property and what isn't. Also known as community property, marital property includes the things that two people gained during their time married. There are some challenges, however, when...
Negotiating a divorce settlement should be done while coming to terms with the taxes you're likely to face. Issuing a post-divorce asset transfer in Washington, D.C., is legal but is subject to changing tax laws. What's important to understand is that transfers and...
Determining who gets what assets in a divorce can be the most difficult part of the divorce process. Many states, including Maryland, follow the laws of equitable distribution when it comes to dividing up assets in a divorce. However, equitable does not necessarily...
Deciding what to do with the family home can be one of the most complex decisions a couple in Maryland has to make in the property division process. Not only does the family home hold sentimental value, but it also is often one of a couple’s most financially valuable...
Many executives and professionals who work in the private sector in Rockville and the greater Washington metro area may have stock options as part of their employment benefit package. A stock option is a type of employment compensation in which an employee, often...
The family home may be one of the most valuable assets a married couple in Maryland owns, making it a major sticking point for couples who decide to divorce and are now facing the property division process. The following is a brief overview of some options to consider...
