Category Archives: Prenuptial Agreements
Maryland Court Clarifies Standards In Contested Prenup Cases
Generally speaking, the Maryland courts will honor prenuptial agreements that were voluntarily entered into. In the case of Stewart v. Stewart, the court addressed a question that can arise in many modern marriages: when is a prenuptial agreement fair and when does it cross the line into overreaching? The Stewart case remains one of… Read More »
What Are The Advantages & Disadvantages Of A Prenuptial Agreement?
Many spouses choose to develop, and then sign, a prenuptial agreement, as a result of the advantages such an agreement offers. But, many spouses choose to forfeit a prenuptial agreement, due to the disadvantages it offers. By being aware of the advantages and disadvantages of a prenuptial agreement, it’s easier to determine whether or… Read More »
3 Important Features Of Prenuptial Agreements In Maryland
Before a couple actually gets married, Maryland family law allows them to enter into a valid and enforceable contract. Referred to legally as a prenuptial agreement, these contracts can address certain rights in the event of divorce, such as property rights and alimony or spousal support. Although prenuptial agreements are typically valid and enforceable,… Read More »
3 FAQs On Prenuptial Agreements In Maryland
Before prospective spouses get married in Maryland, they can execute a prenuptial agreement to govern certain rights in the event of divorce, such as alimony or property division. These agreements are mutually agreeable contracts that are generally valid and enforceable under Maryland law. But state law also prohibits certain terms and conditions from appearing… Read More »
