Frequently, Premarital Agreements are used to modify rights of the spouse who survives the other. Maryland’s law of inheritance gives a surviving spouse the right to elect against the will of a spouse who has died. Continue reading Promoting a Legacy of Harmony Through Pre and Post Marital Areements
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Treachery Under the Marital Property Act
A Court of Special Appeals decision in De Ariz vs. Klinger De Ariz reveals the potential treachery that can occur in litigation. The decision is a reminder that the courts were long ago instituted as the preferred alternative to dueling, murder and mayhem. Continue reading Treachery Under the Marital Property Act
Real Property Owned by One Spouse with Third Party
A recent decision by the Maryland Court of Special Appeals establishes a new precedent useful to Maryland Divorce Attorneys in effectively representing clients in the disposition of real property. Continue reading Real Property Owned by One Spouse with Third Party
Maryland Premarital and Domestic Partnership Agreements Can Work
Many Marylanders want to know whether a Premarital or Domestic Partnership Agreement is right for them. These agreements can serve a variety of purposes depending on individual facts and circumstance. Continue reading Maryland Premarital and Domestic Partnership Agreements Can Work
Legislation Responds to Custody Disputes Triggered by Residence Change
A decision by a parent to relocate a child’s or parent’s residence can trigger alarm bells for the other parent. This frequently triggers a rush to court. Continue reading Legislation Responds to Custody Disputes Triggered by Residence Change
United States Armed Forces Members Get Help With Custody and Visitation
On October 1, 2009, a new law takes effect that will assist Maryland Custody and Visitation Lawyers representing members of the United States Armed Forces who have been deployed. Continue reading United States Armed Forces Members Get Help With Custody and Visitation
Dissipation of Marital Property: An Acrimonious Issue
Whether a spouse has dissipated marital assets can be a pivotal issue in disputes under the Maryland Marital Property Act. Continue reading Dissipation of Marital Property: An Acrimonious Issue
When Other Parent Is Unfit, Estate Planning Should Prepare For the Worst
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal used the Michael Jackson case to serve as a reminder to parents of the importance of naming a guardian for their children as part of their estate planning. Continue reading When Other Parent Is Unfit, Estate Planning Should Prepare For the Worst