ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                           H.B. 836

certain factors that the court is required to consider in making a certain
determination; providing for the application of this Act; making stylistic
changes; and generally relating to property disposition in annulment and
divorce.

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,
Article - Family Law

Section 8-201(d), 8-202, 8-203, and 8-204(a)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1999 Replacement Volume and 2003 Supplement)

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Family Law
Section 8-205

Annotated Code of Maryland
(1999 Replacement Volume and 2003 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Family Law

8-201.

(d) (1) "Family use personal property" means tangible personal property:
(i) acquired during the marriage;
(ii) owned by 1 or both of the parties; and
(iii) used primarily for family purposes.

(2)     "Family use personal property" includes:
(i) motor vehicles;

(ii) furniture;

(iii) furnishings; and

(iv) household appliances.

(3)     "Family use personal property" does not include property:
(i) acquired by inheritance or gift from a third party; or
(ii) excluded by valid agreement.

8-202.

(a) (1) When the court grants an annulment or a limited or absolute divorce,
the court may resolve any dispute between the parties with respect to the ownership
of personal property.

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