134 Md. App. 430 - Harbom v. Harbom’s Empirical Analysis

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25 state decisions

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1. ““The real test in a determination of the validity of a [pre-]nuptial agreement is whether there was overreaching, that is, whether in the atmosphere and environment of the confidential relationship there was unfairness or inequity in the result of the agreement or in its procurement. Frank, full and truthful disclosure of what is being relinquished (or in lieu thereof actual knowledge otherwise available or obtained) is the key that turns the lock of the door leading to impregnable validity.””

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. McGeehan v. McGeehan · 156 Md. App. 387 - Cannon v. Cannon

2. “First, if the parties wish to insulate the agreement from subsequent challenge on the basis of overreaching, full, frank, and truthful disclosure serves to make the validity of the agreement "impregnable." The alternative to full disclosure is proof that the disgruntled party had a "general idea" of the spouse's property and resources. When there is neither full disclosure or actual knowledge and the allowance to the party who waives is unfairly disproportionate to the worth of the property involved, the party seeking to uphold the agreement simply must shoulder the burden to prove that it was entered into voluntarily, freely, and with full knowledge of its meaning and effect.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. McGeehan v. McGeehan

3. “(b) Required considerations. — Before a court may award costs and counsel fees under this section, the court shall consider: (1) the financial status of each party; (2) the needs of each party; and (3) whether there was substantial justification for bringing, maintaining, or defending the proceeding. (c) Absence of substantial justification. — Upon a finding by the court that there was an absence of substantial justification of a party for prosecuting or defending the proceeding, and absent a finding by the court of good cause to the contrary, the court shall award to the other party costs and counsel fees.[ 10 ]”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 195 Md. App. 524 - Meyr v. Meyr