Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Re: divorce

He may be entitled to a portion of the equity in the house. In general, property that acquired prior to the marriage is not considered marital property and is not subject to equitable division. However, with a house, Maryland case law has established an acquisition theory whereby the portion of equity acquired during the marriage via regular monthly mortgage payments using marital funds as well as any improvements made is marital property and subject to equitable division. Normal appreciation due to market conditions may also be considered marital property.