In Allred v. Allred (2019), the parties agreed to divide retirement benefits via a marital settlement agreement, including an “investment experience” clause. The appellate court reversed the trial court’s interpretation, finding that the investment experience ended on the date of the divorce judgment, as clearly stated in the agreement. This case highlights the importance of contract clarity and deference to plain language in divorce settlements.

Indefinite alimony is awarded under a stricter standard than rehabilitative alimony and is reserved for cases of unconscionable disparity or other serious factors. In K.B. v. D.B. (2020), the appellate court overturned the trial court’s denial of indefinite alimony, emphasizing the massive income gap between the spouses. The ruling clarified that premarital earnings and marital duration must be weighed appropriately in alimony determinations.

Transferring property in Maryland, whether by adding a co-owner or transferring full ownership, is a complex process requiring accurate preparation of a new deed. Key steps include preparing the deed, notarization, filing a lien certificate, and paying transfer and recording fees. Consulting an expert is highly recommended to avoid costly mistakes.

The Adelakun v. Adelakun (2024) case examined whether interlocutory orders denying pendente lite child support or alimony are appealable in Maryland. The court ruled that only interlocutory orders construed as “final judgments”—typically those that require payment—are appealable. Since the order in this case denied relief rather than imposing a payment obligation, it was deemed unappealable.