Pattison v. Pattison

Todd A. Pattison v. Deborah Pattison, No. 33, September Term, 2024. Opinion by Gould, J. DIVORCE – PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS The Supreme Court of Maryland recognized that in divorce proceedings, a court analyzing whether a property settlement agreement exists utilizes the same principles that it uses for other contracts. Mutual assent is a prerequisite for a finding that such an agreement exists. DIVORCE – PROPERTY SETTLEMENT – OFFER The Supreme Court of Maryland determined that an offer must be interpreted based upon a reasonable person standard. DIVORCE – PROPERTY SETTLEMENT – OFFER –…