Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Division of marital property

I am involved in a divorce. All shared property was divided before seperation with the exception of a co-owned grave plot and a co-owned share of stock. We went to court with both having legal representation. My lawyer expressed that co-ownership is co-division. and that was alright with me. We get into arbitration his defense completely changes. I would get half the stock but I should give up the plot for health coverage till January. I can get health coverage at any time through employment. He is asking me why this plot means so much to me and I reply it's value to at least $18,000 and I will have to purchase another one for me. My lawyer was totally ill prepared and acted as if my one hour was up for his service and I should accept the terms, which I did under great stress. We went before a judge and this will be settled in January. Do I have any recourse to have this judgement changed? I was poorly represented and am very unhappy with the outcome. I only want half.


Asked on 7/05/08, 10:46 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: Division of marital property

If health insurance is covered through the separation agreement, or you otherwise choose to provide for your own insurance and thereby waive on the agreed upon coverage, then this appears to be resolved.

I need to see the separation agreement. It appears that you should have not offset health insurance, in any way, for other consideration in the agreement.

Funerary rights have much to do with the religion upon which the sites are being granted. Use of burial sites can be decided based on rites and ritual as well as ownership doctrine. Contact me to discuss.

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Answered on 7/06/08, 8:45 pm


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