Tenancy by the entirety is a special form of ownership available only to married couples in Maryland. It provides each spouse with an equal, undivided interest and includes the right of survivorship—if one spouse dies, the surviving spouse automatically owns the entire property.

However, when the couple divorces, the marriage relationship—essential for this ownership form—no longer exists. The law automatically converts the ownership to tenancy in common, unless otherwise specified in the divorce decree or a subsequent agreement.