Divorce
Waiting Out the Holiday Season Before Filing for Divorce: How to Prepare
If you are looking to wait out the holiday season before sharing with your spouse that you intend to file for divorce – you are not alone. January has been coined “divorce month” and no doubt for this very reason. Many couples choose to wait until January to start the divorce process because they do…
Read MoreDivision of Property in Maryland Divorce
Spouses in a divorce are free to agree on the division of any or all of their marital property, without the intervention of Maryland courts. However, if the spouses cannot agree, Maryland’s Marital Property Act controls the division of property. Maryland is an “equitable distribution” state, meaning the combined assets of the spouses are not…
Read More5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Your Divorce Attorney
Divorce is personal and the process of hiring an attorney can seem overwhelming. Not to mention, every divorce attorney has a different approach when handling a divorce. If you are in the process of hiring a divorce attorney, please take note of the questions below. You want to feel comfortable that you have made the…
Read MoreMaryland Divorce FAQs
Going through a divorce can be a challenging time for you, your spouse, and your entire family. Aside from the emotional and mental toll, navigating the legal process can be extremely difficult, especially without the help of knowledgeable and experienced legal representation. The attorneys of Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders, P.A. have a deep understanding of…
Read MoreDivorcing During the Pandemic: What You Need to Know about Marital Settlement Agreements
A Marital Settlement Agreement, also known as a Marital Separation Agreement, is a written legal agreement that settles all marital issues and which allows the parties to move forward with an Uncontested Divorce Hearing. In other words, it is a legal contract that outlines the terms of the divorce. Marital issues include everything from…
Read MoreDivorcing During the Pandemic: When You Can’t Get Into Court
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in the state of Maryland, the court system is returning to Phase II of the Maryland Judiciary’s reopening plan. Phase II does not permit in-person multi-day trials, and many jurisdictions will not hold multi-day trials remotely. The courts will continue to hear other matters in-person or remotely,…
Read MoreCan I Have My Marriage Annulled?
Every so often, we receive the question, “Can I have my marriage annulled?” Annulments are fairly uncommon because they happen infrequently and are difficult to prove. Nonetheless, they do still occur and are an option to end marriages that are considered void from the start. What is an annulment? An annulment is a…
Read MoreWhat Are the Grounds For Absolute Divorce in Maryland?
In the state of Maryland, there are two types of divorce, “Absolute Divorce” and “Limited Divorce”. “Absolute divorce” means the marriage has ended. Once an Absolute divorce has been granted, the parties can remarry. A “Limited divorce” does not end the marriage. Rather, a Limited divorce is awarded to establish certain responsibilities (ie., child support…
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