high net worth divorce attorney Chevy Chase

A divorce filed from Chevy Chase proceeds in the circuit court for Montgomery County. What makes these cases complex is rarely the ground, which since October 2023 is a short list, but the classification and valuation of what the marriage holds. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. handles complex asset division in Maryland divorces. Call (888) 437-7747.

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What a High Net Worth Divorce Involves in Chevy Chase

A closely held business or professional practice is usually the hardest item in the estate. Md. Code Family Law § 8-205 requires the court to determine what is marital property before granting a monetary award, and for an interest with no public market that determination rests on expert evidence. The material an appraiser needs is held by the operating spouse, which is why valuation disputes often begin as discovery disputes.

Which Court Hears Your Case

Divorce, alimony and marital property claims are heard in the circuit court. A case from Chevy Chase proceeds in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County. The District Court of Maryland does not hear these matters, and neither does the federal district court. Md. Code Family Law § 7-103 supplies the grounds, and since 1 October 2023 those are mutual consent, six-month separation, and irreconcilable differences, with a separate provision for permanent legal incapacity.

Assets That Drive These Cases

Retirement assets are frequently the largest item after the residence. Md. Code Family Law § 8-205 permits the court to transfer ownership of retirement assets directly rather than only granting a monetary award, which matters where an award expressed in money would not achieve the practical result. Implementing a division of a plan benefit requires an order the plan administrator will accept.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who proves that property is nonmarital?

The party asserting it. The proof is documentary — account statements, closing documents and the trail showing where funds went. Where those records no longer exist the claim usually cannot be established.

What should I bring to a first meeting?

Recent tax returns with all schedules, statements for every account, any premarital or postnuptial agreement, entity and plan documents for a business interest or retirement benefit, and a short written timeline of the marriage and the finances.

Does Maryland still recognise limited divorce?

No. Limited divorce was eliminated in the revision effective 1 October 2023. Material describing it as an option no longer states current Maryland law.

Mr. Sris and the Firm’s Of Counsel Attorneys

Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C., has practiced since 1997 and is admitted in Maryland among five jurisdictions. He is a former prosecutor. Maryland matters are handled by Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys.

Request a Consultation

Call Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to request a consultation. The intake line is staffed 24/7.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

This page provides general information about Maryland family law and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case turns on its own facts. Results may vary.

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