Maryland is an equitable distribution state. This means that the distribution of marital property is decided in a manner that the court deems equitable or fair given the history of the marriage, the contributions of both parties during the marriage, the circumstances leading up to the divorce, and a number of other factors.
Financial support to the family and contributions are certainly relevant to the court’s consideration while dividing up marital property, but so are non-monetary contributions to the household in terms of upkeep and child care, which also add substantial value to the marriage. The court would consider both when dividing the marital property.