Divorcing Before Your Conditional Green Card Is Removed: The I-751 Waiver Explained
Last Updated: September 2026 A two-year green card assumes a marriage that lasts at least two more years. Plenty of them do not. When a marriage ends before the conditions come off, people assume their status ends with it, and that assumption sends some of them into years of avoidable trouble. It is wrong. Congress […]
Dividing a FERS or CSRS Pension in a Maryland Divorce: What Federal Employees Need to Know
How a FERS or CSRS pension is divided in a Maryland divorce: the court order OPM requires, survivor annuity, TSP, and FEHB coverage explained.
Grandparents’ Rights in Maryland Custody Cases: When Can You Petition for Visitation?
Last Updated: June 2026 Grandparents in Maryland can petition for visitation or custody of a grandchild, but the law does not treat a grandparent like a parent. Before a court will even weigh the best interests of the child, a grandparent must clear a high threshold: proving that the parents are unfit or that exceptional […]
How Spousal Support Is Calculated in Maryland: Income Factors, Duration & Modifications
Last Updated: June 2026 Many people expect a simple formula for spousal support, but Maryland does not have one. Alimony in Maryland is decided by a judge who weighs statutory factors, not a calculator, which is why two similar marriages can produce very different outcomes. This guide explains how spousal support calculation in Maryland actually […]
What Counts as Marital Property in Maryland? A Plain-English Guide
Many people going through a Maryland divorce assume that whose name is on the deed decides who keeps the house, or that once they separate, anything they earn stops being marital. Maryland law does neither. This post walks through how to classify your own assets, when property becomes part marital and part non-marital, and what […]
How Maryland Courts Divide Retirement Accounts in Divorce: 401(k)s, Pensions & QDROs
Title doesn't decide who keeps a 401(k) in a Maryland divorce; the date the contributions were made does. This post walks through what's actually marital property, when you need a qualified domestic relations order, when an IRA is handled differently, and the procedural deadline most spouses don't know exists. At the Law Offices of Tina […]
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. […]
Can I Date During My Divorce in Maryland or D.C.?
Divorce is an emotionally challenging process filled with uncertainty and transition. Many people wonder about the social and legal boundaries during this time, particularly when it comes to dating. If you’re going through a divorce in Maryland or Washington, D.C., you might be asking yourself: can I date during my divorce? Understanding the legal implications, […]
How to Handle Social Media During a Divorce: Tips for Protecting Your Case
Social media is a major part of modern life. From sharing life updates to connecting with friends, it’s often the first place we go to share our thoughts or document major events. But during a divorce, what you post online can have serious legal consequences. At the Law Offices of Tina Sharma, we’ve seen firsthand […]