Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Re: Crawford credits

Crawford credits refer to a Maryland appellate case that dealt with the issue of contribution. The typical scenario is a divorce where one party moves out of the marital home while the other stays, paying the mortgage, taxes, and upkeep. The paying spouse may be entitled to a contribution (or a Crawford credit) from the non-paying spouse for his/her share of the costs of maintaining the marital home.

The awarding of Crawford credits is discretionary on the part of the judge. In other words, they are not guaranteed, but rather are part of the overall marital property and equitable division analysis.