§8–207.

    (a)    In a proceeding for an annulment or a limited or absolute divorce, the court may determine which property is the family home and family use personal property:

        (1)    before the court grants an annulment or a limited or absolute divorce; or

        (2)    when the court grants an annulment or a limited or absolute divorce.

    (b)    A preliminary or pendente lite determination is subject to modification during the pendency of the proceeding.

    (c)    If the court determines that there is no need for an order or decree issued under this section regarding the family home or all or any part of family use personal property, the property shall be treated as marital property if it otherwise would have been treated as marital property.