Monthly Archives: November 2024
What Does Use And Possession Mean In A Maryland Divorce Proceeding?
“Use and possession” is a legal term referring to the marital home and family use of personal property. In Maryland, the family home is defined by law as real property (real estate) in the State of Maryland that was: Used as the principal residence of the parties when they lived together Is owned or… Read More »
Can I Modify My Alimony Payments In Maryland?
One of the central aspects of divorce is alimony or spousal support. The court can order one spouse to pay the other spouse a periodic amount of money to help support them while the divorce proceedings are pending and after the divorce is finalized. However, circumstances can change over time. Maybe the paying spouse… Read More »
Does The State Of Maryland Recognize Divorces Granted In Foreign Countries?
The short answer to this question is “yes”. The State of Maryland will recognize divorces that were granted in foreign countries. However, there are caveats. The divorce must be obtained by a court that had the authority to grant a divorce and the divorce was granted legally. Maryland case law provides an example. In… Read More »
