Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Property distribution during divorce after 9 year separation.

My friend has been separated from her legal husband for over 9 years and they have just recently filed for a legal divorce. He is now claiming property that has been in her possession throughout the separation period. After 9 years, what property is lawfully hers? his?

Thank you.


Asked on 12/15/99, 10:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lowell Wilson Law Office of Lowell G. Wilson

Re: Property distribution during divorce after 9 year separation.

If she hasn't already done so she needs to see a

lawyer. Technically speaking the law says that

everything they have aquired from the time they

said "I do" until the judge says "you don't" is marital

property (apologies to Judge Fader for stealing that

line). The judge will take other factors into account

in separating the property but your friend should

not go this alone.

Lowell

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Answered on 12/15/99, 2:41 pm


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