Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Re: divorce

Generally speaking, property inherited by one spouse remains that spouse's property in the event of a divorce, unless, by your conduct, you demonstrate an intention to make a gift of part of the inheritance to your spouse. Over 7 years, the money has probably been commingled with marital property, giving the other spouse an ability to claim gift. But if this becomes contested in court, the case will turn on the specific evidence presented.

Re: divorce

Inherited propery remains separate problem unless you commingle the assets to such an extent that it is difficult to identify which portion of the account is marital and which part is the inheritence. This will require detailed accounting practices. If you can't identify the separate property in the account, the entire amount because marital property of which the spouse is entitled to a share.

I hope this answers your question. Good luck to you.

Re: divorce

Where monies were comingled into accounts there must be directly traceable amounts that are specifically excludable from a monetary award upon a marital divide. Contact an attorney to discuss your specific situation.

G. J. Holthaus