# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 8. Deeds, Agreements, and Settlements Between Spouses; Property Disposition in Divorce and Annulment

### Subtitle 2. Property Disposition in Annulment and Divorce

#### Section 8-203

(a) In a proceeding for an annulment or an absolute divorce, if there is a dispute as to whether certain property is marital property, the court shall determine which property is marital property:

  (1) when the court grants an annulment or an absolute divorce;

  (2) within 90 days after the court grants an annulment or divorce, if the court expressly reserves in the annulment or divorce decree the power to make the determination; or

  (3) after the 90-day period if:

    (i) the court expressly reserves in the annulment or divorce decree the power to make the determination;

    (ii) during the 90-day period, the court extends the time for making the determination; and

    (iii) the parties consent to the extension.

(b) In this subtitle a military pension shall be considered in the same manner as any other pension or retirement benefit.

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Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)