When most people contemplate getting a divorce, they are thinking of an absolute divorce. An absolute divorce is a permanent divorce that allows the parties to remarry. However, there is a second type of divorce called a limited divorce. A limited divorce in Maryland can be granted for a limited time, or can be granted for an indefinite time. It does not permit remarriage. It also does not terminate property claims. However, a limited divorce in Maryland does legalize a separation and provides … [Read more...]
Division of Property After a Divorce in Maryland
December 21, 2011 By
Following a divorce in Maryland, property is not necessarily divided equally. Maryland is an equitable distribution state, which means that property is divided according to a notion of fairness. A three-step process exists in Maryland to resolve marital property cases. The first step is to identify the property. Marital property is anything acquired by one or both spouses during the marriage. It does not matter how the property is titled if it was acquired during the marriage. The second step … [Read more...]
Grounds for Divorce in Maryland
December 20, 2011 By
In Maryland, an absolute divorce cannot be granted immediately just because the parties do not want to be married any longer. Unlike other states, such as California, irreconcilable differences is not a ground for divorce. In fact, Maryland is essentially a fault-based state. This means that someone must usually be at fault for a divorce to be granted. Six fault-based grounds for divorce exist in Maryland. However, there is one no-fault ground as well. First we'll discuss the fault-based grounds … [Read more...]