Division 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…

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5 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…

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Maryland 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…

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Divorcing 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,…

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Can 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…

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What 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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