Other than the marital residence, a pension is often the most valuable asset acquired during a marriage. This is why it is at issue during a divorce. In Maryland, a pension can be declared a marital asset and may be subject to division between the ...

Courts divide marital property -- including retirement benefits -- when a couple divorces. Even if a spouse has not yet retired, the divorce court can divide both the assets in his retirement account and pension benefits he owns at the time of the ...