high net worth divorce attorney Fort Washington

Divorce for a Fort Washington family is heard in the circuit court for Prince George’s County. Maryland repealed its fault grounds effective 1 October 2023, which moved the contest firmly onto the financial side of the case. 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 Fort Washington

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.

Which Court Hears Your Case

Divorce, alimony and marital property claims are heard in the circuit court. A case from Fort Washington proceeds in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County in Upper Marlboro. 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

Where one spouse handled the finances, the case often begins with establishing what exists. Financial disclosure is compulsory, and Md. Rule 2-433 allows the court to issue any orders that are just when a party fails to comply with a discovery order, including dismissal, default judgment, or contempt for willful failure to comply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the court award the house to one spouse?

Md. Code Family Law § 8-205 permits transfer of ownership of certain property, including a jointly owned home, retirement assets, and family use personal property, in addition to a monetary award.

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.

How long must we be separated?

Six months for the separation ground, and the parties may live under the same roof if they are pursuing separate lives. Mutual consent requires no separation period where a signed settlement agreement resolves all alimony, property and child issues.

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.

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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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