Maryland is not a neighborhood property state. Because of this marital belongings aren’t routinely divided equally (50/50) in a divorce. As an alternative, Maryland follows the precept of equitable distribution.
Equitable distribution goals for equity, which can or might not lead to a totally even break up. A number of elements affect this dedication, together with every celebration’s contribution to the wedding, financial circumstances, and the explanations for the divorce, if any exist and pertain to monetary misconduct. This authorized framework acknowledges that contributions to a wedding aren’t at all times financial and assigns worth to each monetary enter and contributions as a homemaker or caregiver. Traditionally, this strategy acknowledges that the circumstances of every divorce are distinctive and warrant individualized consideration.