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Maryland’s No-Fault Divorce Law: What the 2023 Changes Mean for You
Key Takeaways Maryland significantly changed its divorce laws on October 1, 2023. Today, a spouse does not need to prove adultery, cruelty, desertion, or another form of wrongdoing to obtain an absolute divorce. Instead, Maryland’s no-fault divorce law provides three grounds for ending a marriage, including a new irreconcilable-differences ground. What Changed on October 1,…
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When to Stop Negotiating and Take Your Annapolis Divorce to Trial
Key Takeaways The Annapolis divorce lawyers at Oliveri & Larsen help clients decide when to go to trial when divorce negotiations are no longer producing fair results. Many Maryland divorces settle because settlement can reduce stress and uncertainty. However, a lopsided agreement can affect property, parenting time, support, and financial security for years. The question…
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What Should Every Business Owner Know About Buy-Sell Agreements?
Business owners spend years building value, customers, systems, relationships, and goodwill. However, many owners do not plan for what happens if one owner dies, becomes disabled, retires, gets divorced, files for bankruptcy, wants to leave, or has a serious disagreement with the other owners. A buy-sell agreement answers those questions before uncertainty becomes conflict. For…
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Divorce and Frozen Embryos: Who Has Legal Rights in Maryland?
When a couple divorces, dividing marital property is rarely simple, but frozen embryos present one of the most legally complex and emotionally charged disputes that can arise in a Maryland divorce. Unlike a house or a bank account, frozen embryos cannot be treated as ordinary property. They sit at the intersection of contract law, constitutional…
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Who Gets the House in a Divorce?
Key Takeaways The Rockville divorce lawyers at Oliveri & Larsen help spouses understand who gets the house in a Maryland divorce and options when both have property interests. The answer depends on ownership, equity, mortgage obligations, children, marital property rules, and whether one spouse can afford to keep the home. For families in Rockville, North…
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How Can an HOA President Manage Disagreements Among Board Members Professionally?
Key Takeaways • HOA board disagreements should be handled through clear procedures and respectful communication. • The president generally leads meetings but does not act alone unless authorized. • Maryland HOA boards should follow governing documents, meeting rules, and applicable law. Annapolis HOA lawyers at Oliveri & Larsen can help homeowners’ association (HOA) presidents, board…
