What Happens When One Spouse Owns a Business in a Maryland Divorce?
When one spouse owns a business, the question of “what do I get?” in a Maryland divorce is often misunderstood. Maryland law does not operate on the assumption that a spouse automatically receives half of a business or any specific asset. Instead, Maryland follows an equitable distribution system, which focuses on identifying marital property, determining […]
Who Has the Burden of Proving Property Is Marital or Non-Marital in a Maryland Divorce?
In Maryland divorce litigation, few issues carry more financial significance than the classification of property as marital or non-marital. It is also one of the most misunderstood areas of family law. Many people assume that both sides bear the same burden throughout the dispute. That is not how Maryland law works. The burdens are different. […]