Work With Experienced Divorce Attorneys in Rockville, MD

Every case of divorce is unique and filled with its own turmoil. Maybe you’re asking, can I even get a divorce in my situation?

The state of Maryland distinguishes between two types of divorces:

• Absolute divorce – this form is what most people think when they hear divorce. The court legally separates the couple, divides up properties, and handles child custody. In the end, the court ends the marriage.

• Limited divorce – the process is very similar to absolute divorce and handles all the same legal issues, only in the end they couple is still legally married. Limited divorce is what most people would think of as “legal separation” in other states.

While your case may have special circumstances, for any divorce in Maryland, at least one partner must have been a resident of the state for at least a year. You’ll both need to have lived apart for at least 12 months before filing for divorce, or you must prove “fault grounds”, such as abuse, insanity, or adultery.