When a marriage ends in Maryland, few issues are more important (or complex) than the valuation of marital property. Whether you own a family home in Anne Arundel County, a retirement portfolio built over decades, or a collection of assets that has appreciated significantly during the marriage, the numbers assigned to each item will directly...
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When a notice arrives setting the date for someone to walk through your home and weigh whether it fits your child, few visits feel more exposing. The person at your door is usually a best interest attorney (BIA), the role Maryland uses in place of the older guardian ad litem (GAL). Sorting out the Maryland...
If you built something from nothing, the thought of a divorce touching that business probably feels different. The business is the thing you stayed up late for. When divorce becomes a real concern, founders often find themselves asking, “Is my spouse entitled to half my business in a Maryland divorce, or is there a way...
In a Maryland divorce, property is never divided automatically down the middle. The law draws a clear line between marital property and non-marital property, and understanding that distinction matters for anyone who entered the marriage with independent wealth. At Jimeno & Gray, we help clients identify what assets cannot be touched during a Maryland divorce...
Many couples, reaching their 50s, 60s, or even 70s, realize that the marriage that once worked no longer provides the fulfillment, companionship, or security they hoped it would. Yet one question consistently stops many people from taking action: Is a gray divorce worth it? The answer depends on far more than emotions alone. A late-life...
Divorce is one of the most consequential legal processes a person can go through. It’s also a process most people want to “get over with” as soon as possible, and that’s one reason why countless spouses in Maryland and across the country make avoidable errors that cost them money, time, custody access, and peace of...
High-asset divorces require knowledge of sophisticated financial matters. When substantial wealth is at stake, the number of asset types and division challenges increases dramatically. Jimeno & Gray works with high-net-worth clients throughout Maryland with over 20 years of combined experience, helping families in Severna Park, Annapolis, Millersville, Odenton, Crownsville, , and across Anne Arundel County...
Pretty much everyone understands what divorce is, but separation can be a little confusing, particularly in states like Maryland that have no “legal separation.” In this article, we will explain the differences between divorce and separation in Maryland, and when it’s best to pursue each. Divorce in Maryland Divorce (or sometimes referred to as “absolute...